Mapped: Where Incomes Rose Fastest in 2025—and Why Many Still Can’t Afford a Home

American incomes edged higher last year even as the gains failed to catch up with surging housing costs, new U.S. Census Bureau data reveals. The national median household income reached $84,780 in 2025, up roughly 3.8% from 2024, according to the new American Community Survey data released by the b

Midwestern Charm Wins: Why a Sweet Wisconsin Enclave Is the Country’s New Top Housing Market

This fall, a charming little suburban enclave in Northeastern Wisconsin has topped the new Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Fall 2026 Housing Market Ranking. Appleton, WI, just a half-hour from Green Bay, bested the previous hottest market, South Bend, IN, for the top spot this fall, thanks to a robu

Tour a $13 Million Gut-Renovated Brooklyn Heights Townhouse With Private Outdoor Space

A rare Brooklyn Heights townhouse has hit the market for $12,995,000—complete with gas lanterns and hand-carved ironwork. Built in 1906 in one of New York City's most prized enclaves, the home has a long list of lavish amenities, including a health and wellness gym, a steam shower and sauna, and a c

A Rare Bright Spot for Los Angeles Renters: Housing Costs Are Finally Cooling Down

Los Angeles County residents are finally catching a small break after years of soaring housing costs—rents and housing prices are both down, according to the Q3 2026 Rental Report from Realtor.com®. In the third quarter of 2026, the median asking rent across L.A. County fell to $2,554 per month—down