The National Housing Deficit Stopped Getting Worse in 2024, Holding at 4.7 Million
A construction boom helped hold the deficit nearly flat in 2024, growing by just 43,000 homes, the smallest increase in years
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, June 2026
Zillow forecasts 3.0% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in June, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Home Shopping Season Shows Signs of Life As Sales, New Listings Rebound (Zillow June Market Report)
Lower mortgage costs and sales jump offer hope, even as inventory growth hits a three-year low
Affordability gains are biggest for apartments, as a wave of new buildings continues to pay off for renters
Starter Homes That Cost $1M Have Spread to More Than Half of States
A record 242 U.S. cities now have entry-level homes priced at $1 million or more, nearly triple the count before the pandemic
Austin Holds the Crown for New Grads in 2026
Zillow’s list of the best markets for college graduates ranks the places where elevated salaries, affordable rents and record rental concessions converge.
