Treasury Yields Rest Above 5%: How Homeowners—and Buyers—Can Take Advantage of the Moment 

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has stabilized in recent weeks, and the impact is being felt.  For prospective homebuyers, the rise in the bond market has led to mortgage rates crossing into the 7% range for the first time in 2026 in early October. Yet, as of this week, rates dipped for the first ti

Housing Week Ahead: Metro Rankings, Home Prices, and Fed Rate Decision

The coming week will feature a full slate of new reports from the Realtor.com economics team, as well as key indicators for the housing market and a crucial interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. In addition to Monday's Manufactured Housing Report from senior economist Joel Berner, the Rea

The Ripple Effect of California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax

A wealthy Californian recently agreed to buy a nearly $20 million mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, without ever setting foot inside the property in the city famous for its ultra-upscale estates. Why bother with a house tour when the eight-figure purchase is part of a broader plan to establish Florida

Why Luxury Buyers in Brooklyn Are Shelling Out Millions to Live Next to a Famous Cemetery

One of the country's most high-profile cemeteries is proving to be a powerful lure for well-heeled buyers who prefer a little spooky with their luxury accommodations. The Bellrose, a new 40-unit boutique condominium overlooking Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, is helping usher in a new phase of the