Greater Boston’s Historic ‘Leather City’ Is America’s Hottest ZIP Code

Suburban enclaves located within a short drive of major job hubs in the Northeast and Midwest are seeing a surge in homebuyer demand, led by a Greater Boston community with a rich industrial past as a leather manufacturing capital.  Peabody, MA (ZIP 01960) climbed to the top of the annual Realtor.co

Retiring Soon? 4 Crucial Money Moves Every Homeowner Should Make Before Retirement

If you’re a homeowner and the start of your retirement is clearly in sight, there are a few essentials you’ll want to get in order before your next chapter begins.  The biggest of which is managing your money.  For most homeowners, your property isn't just where you live—it’s also likely your larges

Housing Week Ahead: Hottest ZIPs, Existing-Home Sales, and Data Center Deep Dive

The upcoming week delivers critical research from the Realtor.com® economics team alongside key market indicators that will signal where housing market momentum and monetary policy are headed. On Monday morning, senior economist Hannah Jones publishes the 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes Report and companion

As America turns 250, let’s renew the promise of home 

As Americans celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we’re reflecting on the promises that have defined our country. Few are more fundamental than the opportunity to build a stable life. Yet for millions of Americans, that opportunity remains out of reach because they cannot find or afford a safe pla