Fed Cuts Rates, but Powell Says December Cut Is No Guarantee
Zillow maintains its expectation that mortgage rates will struggle to break below 6% in 2026
Affordability
Homeownership Costs, Drop in Home Value Hit Black Households Hardest
Minority households are more likely to be cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on mortgage, property taxes, and insurance.
With Buyers Sidelined, Affordable Listings Climb to Highest Level Since 2022
Housing markets across the country are becoming more buyer-friendly, but affordability hurdles continue to hold many would-be buyers back
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Home Buyers Remain Stuck
Zillow forecasts rates to stay near 6.5% through 2025, keeping affordability out of reach for most
June 2025 Existing Home Sales: Affordability Continues to Hamper Buyers
Sales struggled as buyers continue to grapple with affordability challenges.
