Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.5% in September, According to NAR Report

Existing-home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month and decreased by 2.2% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents, homebuyers and sellers, with data on home sales, prices and inv

Buying can still beat renting, even with mortgage rates above 7%

Look back at mid-1990s shows why less expensive homes offer advantage Don't let mortgage rates alone determine whether you buy a home. Homes shown are in the Central Business District of Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Christopher Shires/CoStar)   Key takeaways: A historical analysis comparing the mid-1990s h

New York housing inventory continues to climb in August

Albany, NY – September 23, 2026 – Housing inventory across New York State continued to grow in August, marking the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year increases, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. The number of homes for sale across th

Does Living Near a Costco Boost Your Home Value? It Depends on Where You Live

  Few brands have the kind of legendary devotion that Costco has cultivated over the past few decades. Shoppers love the bulk deals, the store’s Kirkland Signature products, and the cheap hot dogs—which is why any given Costco parking lot is likely to look like a zoo whenever you visit, especially i