The U.S. housing market is divided. In the South and West, homes are abundant for sale, prices are dropping, and sellers are offering incentives to attract buyers. In the Northeast and Midwest, there aren’t enough homes, prices keep going up, and buyers compete for what little is available. Mortgage rates are much higher than before, around 6 to 7 percent, so most homeowners don’t want to sell and lose their low rates. This keeps supply tight in many places. Even though sales are expected to grow in 2025, houses are more expensive than ever for the average family, so buyers and investors have to be smart, move quickly in competitive areas, and look for bargains where inventory is piling up.

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Zillow is facing a new class-action lawsuit accusing the company of rigging the housing market with hidden fees and deceptive practices. We’ll break down what this lawsuit means, how Zillow’s Flex program works, and why it could shake up real estate commissions nationwide.

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Mortgage rates just hit their lowest point in almost a year at 6.35%. With the Fed ready to cut rates, the big question is—how low can they go? Join us as we break down what this means for buyers and the housing market.

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The Trump administration is considering declaring a national housing emergency as affordability reaches a 40-year low, with nearly half of renters facing cost burden. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the White House is exploring ways to lower closing costs and push for uniform building and zoning codes, while a Senate bill also seeks to boost supply through zoning reforms. The National Association of Realtors is backing bold action, warning the nation is short nearly 5 million homes. Trump campaigned on cutting regulations and bringing mortgage rates down, but so far rates remain above 6.5 percent.

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Homebuyers finally have some power back! During the chaotic pandemic housing boom in 2021, almost no sellers were dropping their prices—only about 11 out of 100 homes had a price cut. Fast forward to June 2025, and now over a quarter of sellers are reducing their prices to attract buyers. That’s a massive shift. Price cuts don’t always mean values are crashing, but when the number keeps climbing year after year, it’s a clear sign the market is cooling. In the Northeast and Midwest, sellers are holding steadier, but in boom areas like the Sunbelt and Mountain West, reality is hitting hard, and discounts are everywhere.

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The housing market feels like it's in chaos, with slow climbs in some places and sudden drops in others. Houses are staying for sale much longer than before, and in some big cities, sales are moving at their slowest pace in years. Some sellers are pulling their homes off the market, hoping for a better time to sell. New home builders are hitting the brakes, starting fewer houses and filing fewer permits, which means the special deals and upgrades they have been offering could soon be gone. A weaker jobs report recently led to a slight decline in mortgage rates, but not enough to prompt a surge of buyers. Experts say to watch three things closely: how long homes stay for sale, how many new homes are being built, and big news about jobs and prices. These clues will indicate whether the housing market is headed for a significant decline, a sudden surge, or further instability ahead.

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The government is pushing to impose a two-year time limit on HUD rental assistance programs like Section 8, which would significantly impact millions of low-income families, especially working single mothers like Havalah Hopkins. The proposed policy shift aims to reduce long-term government support, but critics argue it would destabilize vulnerable households, increase homelessness, and discourage self-sufficiency rather than promote it. It's estimated that over 1.4 million households, mostly families with children, could lose their housing support under this plan. Landlords are also concerned that the change would add instability and cause them to back out of HUD contracts. We discuss how these changes could upend the lives of real people who rely on long-term housing assistance to survive.

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Fewer people are buying newly built homes, even though prices are going down and more homes are for sale. In June, only a small number of new homes were sold, and that number was lower than last year. The average price for a new home dropped to about $401,800 because builders are making smaller, cheaper homes. There are now more new homes sitting on the market than at any time this past year, giving buyers more choices and less competition. Still, many people aren't buying because mortgage rates are high and homes are still too expensive for their income. Some sellers are taking their homes off the market instead of lowering prices. Although some builders offer deals to make monthly payments more affordable, they are not helping enough. Unless mortgage rates drop or people start making more money, home sales are likely to stay low.

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