Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly

Renting a starter home is still cheaper than buying one in all of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas—but that advantage is beginning to shrink. In July, buying a starter home cost $858 more per month than renting one, according to the July 2026 Rental Report from Realtor.com®. But in Orlando

Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends

Get ready for a busy week in real estate. The Realtor.com® Economics team is tracking a packed calendar of reports and key economic indicators that will shed light on where the housing market is heading next. Realtor.com proprietary releases kick off on Monday with senior economist Jiayi Xu’s July r

Miami’s Hottest New Luxury Neighborhood Banks on Walkability and Retail, Not Beaches

Developer Carlos Rosso remembers growing up in Buenos Aires, Brazil—and the particular feel of the city which, much like New York, is based around walkability, street retail, cafes, and people watching. But when he moved to Miami in 2002, this isn't what he saw or experienced. "Miami isn't known for

From Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

Luxury real estate has entered a new amenities arms race—and this time, it has very little to do with sprawling spas, cold plunges or tricked-out fitness centers. Instead, some of the biggest names in the culinary world are teaming up with high-end residential developers, with Michelin-starred chefs