Small Business November 12, 2026
Sales of Existing Homes Hits Lowest Mark Since 2010
U.S. previously owned home sales fell last month to a 16-year low as a cascade of negative news on mortgage rates and inflation deterred would-be buyers.
Small Business October 30, 2026
What Happens When a Long-Term Rental is Sold? The Taxes That Surprise Small Landlords
Documented improvements can lower the gain, if the landlord has the records.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Here’s How Much You Need to Make to Afford the Typical House in the U.S. in 2026
The cost of housing continues to far outpace the earnings of average Americans according to data released by national real estate firm Redfin.
Economy September 11, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August
Year-over-year sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
Economy September 1, 2026
Los Angeles, Miami and New York City Lead Most Populous U.S. Metro Areas in Mortgage Overpayments
Borrowers who fail to secure the best available mortgage rate overpay by an average of $8,139 annually in Los Angeles, $6,358 in Miami and $6,012 in New York City.
Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April 2025 to March 2026
This is a 19.1% decrease in the dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in the number of properties.
Taxes July 23, 2026
Do You Make the Grade as a Real Estate Pro?
This a high bar to clear for taxpayers with other full-time jobs. Keep detailed and accurate records to prove your status as a professional.
Small Business June 22, 2026
Pending Home Sales Increased 3.8 Percent in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.6 Percent in March
Month-over-month sales fell in all four regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and fell in the Northeast and Midwest.
Small Business March 13, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.7% in February
Month-over-month sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and fell in the Northeast. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and fell in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
General News December 8, 2025
More than 75% Of Homes on Market Are Unaffordable, Survey Says
To show how tough the market is for would-be buyers, Bankrate looked at a key statistic: the share of available homes in a given real estate market that are affordable to the typical household.