Zillow says the housing market is on track for a steadier 2026, with modest price growth, slightly higher sales and mortgage rates that remain above 6%. The forecast follows what analysts describe as a year of small but meaningful gains for homebuyers — including improved affordability and more buyer-friendly conditions in nearly 20 major metro […]

Homeownership is the top means by which the typical American accumulates and builds wealth, and that has never been truer than today. Homeowners are the winners in today’s housing market, experiencing large gains in home equity across the board. These gains allow homeowners to make all-cash purchases on their next homes, remodel or sit on

Ohio recorded 2.1 months of supply in the week ending Nov. 28, compared to 2.8 nationally, with Columbus leading price cuts at 51.6% while maintaining the state’s highest median price at $384,900. The statewide data reflects activity across Ohio’s 10 tracked metros, with Columbus, Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, and Dayton representing the largest markets by volume. The state’s