The New Parent Real Estate Penalty: Why Starting a Family May Mean Shifting Your ZIP Code

Becoming a parent is one of life's most joyful experiences, but it’s also an expensive one. And where you live can determine just how expensive it will be. Across the country, expecting moms and dads are facing a “new parent real estate penalty,” and some may actually feel forced to relocate to some

The ‘Yellowstone’ Effect: Why Ranch Prices Have More Than Doubled in 10 Years

The country has gone "ranch mad," and it's not only on the TV screen. Nationally, homes defined as ranches had a median listing price of $769,750 as of June 2026, up a staggering 112% from 10 years earlier, according to the latest Realtor.com® Luxury Housing Report. For comparison, the national medi

Mortgage Applications Rise Despite Higher Rates as Buyers Respond to Increased Supply

Mortgage applications rose this week, driven by higher purchase activity, as higher rates failed to deter buyers. For the week ending July 17, the Mortgage Bankers Association's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan application volume—rose 1.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from o

Iconic Beachfront Estates Are on Discount in Malibu’s Sluggish Post-Fire Recovery

MALIBU, Calif.—When Olivia Lynn listed her 2,290-square-foot luxury townhouse with views of the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, she was asking for $2.295 million. Nearly a year later, her three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is still on the market. She repainted