The number of empty U.S. homes stayed relatively flat in the third quarter of 2025, even as abandoned foreclosure properties -- so-called "zombies" -- ticked higher, underscoring resilience in housing demand despite lingering stress pockets, according to new data from ATTOM.
The January 7, 2025, Palisades and Eaton wildfires inflicted catastrophic damage on Los Angeles, destroying more than 13,500 properties and triggering an estimated $40 billion in insured losses, according to property data firm Cotality.
A new report from Realtor.com reveals a modest uptick in international interest in U.S. real estate, with 1.9% of the platform's traffic in the first quarter of 2025 coming from global home shoppers -- up slightly from the same period in 2024.
According to new data released by the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales dipped again in April 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the U.S. housing market despite growing inventory and continued buyer interest.