Housing Week Ahead: Down Payment Trends, New-Home Sales, and Bracing for 7% Mortgage Rates

The upcoming week brings a steady stream of housing insights from the Realtor.com economics team as well as a handful of key indicators. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner will offer guidance on how homebuyers can prepare their budgets for mortgage rate volatility, as rates hit their highest l

Is real estate still a viable career in California in 2026? The market data says yes

Median price was $887,680 in July 2026 and the state has about 10,500 fewer licensees year over year

Florida’s ‘Sleepy Fishing Village’ Gets a $2 Billion Makeover as Luxury Buyers Swoop In

Located between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, the former "sleepy fishing village" of Pompano Beach, FL, has transformed into a haven for luxury-branded residences, while still retaining much of its old-world charm. More than a dozen major real estate projects are currently underway in the cit

Squatters Take Over $4.4 Million San Francisco Mansion With Bizarre Ownership History

In San Francisco's tony Sea Cliff neighborhood, a multimillion-dollar property on a quiet residential street has been overrun by squatters—and the city is suing the purported owners for fraud. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit accusing Diana Peng and Brandon Aadee of obtaining the $4.4 mill