The "Zillow Tax": Why Homes on Zillow Sold for 1.3% Less

For years, Zillow has led sellers to believe that getting their home on Zillow.com quickly was important to sell their home. But new research analyzing over 300,000 homes revealed: homes on Zillow consistently sold for less. We call this loss the “Zillow Tax.”   The Hidden Cost of Listing on Zillow

The 50 Largest U.S. Markets for New-Home Sales in 2026

The U.S. new-home market is entering a more selective phase. Builders are still selling large volumes of homes in many parts of the country, but the geography of demand is changing. Affordability, population growth, employment, land availability and builder incentives are increasingly separating the

Landmark Housing Bill Clears Congress

NAR helped drive the most significant housing legislation in nearly 20 years. The bill now heads to President Trump for signature. Congress passed landmark housing affordability legislation Tuesday, advancing one of the most significant federal housing packages in nearly two decades. The 21st Centur

U.S. Foreclosure Rates by State – May 2026

What Is the Current Foreclosure Rate in the U.S.? In May 2026, U.S. foreclosure activity declined from the prior month but remained higher than levels reported one year earlier, reflecting a continued normalization trend in the housing market. Total filings: 40,355 properties with default notices, s