How banning big investors from buying homes could affect prices

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Recently completed homes at the Judson Ranch Project in Redlands, CA.
Mega landlords own a higher share of single-family homes in a handful of big Sun Belt cities.

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The cities where downsizing will save you the most and least

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A condo building in Houston, Texas
StorageCafe analyzed dozens of big US cities to see how much downsizing would pay off.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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Wealthy home sellers are using an unconventional enticement to drum up buyer interest

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A for-sale sign is displayed outside a home for sale in Los Angeles, California.
As mortgage rates have soared, seller-financing has become more popular, particularly for higher-end properties.

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Inside the tax that incentivizes boomers to die in their homes, rather than selling — because it's better for their kids

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A faded hand that is passsing a house to another hand.

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A semi-retired boomer's Florida house doubled in value in 7 years, so she sold it and downsized to travel more

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Barbara White, 72, standing outside the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Barbara White, 72, on a recent trip to Paris, France.

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I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

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Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.
Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.

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5 home-staging mistakes that could cost you a home sale, according to an interior designer

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A headshot of Claire Zinnecker.
Claire Zinnecker.

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Australia may hold the key to happier home buying

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A photo collage of a house surrounded by money and auction paddles

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Want to sell your home? Get ready for disappointment.

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A house for sale melting in the summer sun
Gone are the days of throwing up a for-sale sign and waiting for the feeding frenzy to begin. Home sellers are about to get a rude awakening.

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