Affordable Midwest Commuter Towns Dominate the Hottest Markets List in August

The Midwest came in hot this summer, claiming 11 spots in the Realtor.com August 2026 Hottest Housing Markets ranking.  The top spot went to Rockford, IL, which has sat at No. 1 only once before, in December 2024. As an affordable alternative to the neighboring hubs of Chicago and Madison, Rockford

Data Centers Emerge as Midterms Flashpoint as Trump Declares ‘Let Data Reign’

A broad national revolt against data center development has surged to the top of voters' minds this year. And across the country, that's left candidates in tight midterm races scrambling. Thousands of data center projects proposed and underway around the nation have become a political flashpoint. Th

Nearly 60% of the Great Wealth Transfer Is Concentrated in Just 10 States

For every dollar expected to change hands in the Great Wealth Transfer, 59 cents is tied to older homeowners in just 10 states, according to a new analysis. The shocking figures raise the prospect that decades of geographically erratic housing gains are about to passed on to the next generation. The

Inside Durham’s Bullish Market: Why Luxury Buyers Are Quietly Flocking to Former Tobacco Capital of the World

After spending 36 years in rural Virginia, Michael and Jane Lyon were ready for a big change. Armed with a low seven-figure budget, the couple set their sights on a vibrant, walkable city for their retirement. They chose Durham, NC, bypassing the usual Sun Belt hot spots. "We were looking for amenit