The U.S. Median Income Rose to $80,610, but Home Values Are Also Soaring—and It’s Not Always Cheaper To Rent

Getty ImagesAmericans’ incomes have risen for the first time in four years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s good news for workers, but not necessarily for homebuyers.Median household income rose to $80,610 in 2023, essentially the same as it was at its pre-pandemic peak in 2019. That rep

The fall housing market could see hotter competition, Zillow says

Lower mortgage rates over the past several months have led to increased affordability for prospective homebuyers, and this could lead to an extra competitive fall 2024 season.That’s according to a Zillow report released Thursday in which the Seattle-based real estate company said that “lower mortgag

North Carolina Home Featured on a 2-Hour ‘Hoarders’ Episode Lists for $5.25M

Chris Groch Photography via Realtor.comIf you missed out on buying the “Brady Bunch” house, which sold last year, or you can’t afford the “Full House” residence, currently listed for $6.5 million, don’t worry. Another iconic as-seen-on-TV home just hit the market for $5.25 million.However, you may n

Compass adds Dallas-area small team in latest Texas expansion

Compass is adding a new team to its Dallas roster. The real estate brokerage announced this week that the B-W Group is joining up and will operate out of its Park Cities office. The group reportedly tallied $56.8 million in sales volume in 2023. It is led by the mother-daughter team of Michele Balad