Realtor.com: Renting Still More Affordable Than Buying in June

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its June 2025 rental report, finding year-over-year rents declined and renting a starter home continues to be a more affordable option than buying in the vast majority of U.S. metros.

Realtor.com: New Builds Becoming More Affordable

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its New Construction Quarterly Report, finding that newly built homes are starting to become more affordable–the median list price for Q1 2025 was $448,393, down 0.3% year-over-year.

Realtor.com: 2024 Down Payments Notch Record

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported down payments reached an average of 14.4% of the total home purchase price, with a median down payment of $29,900, in 2024.