Private listings kept off the MLS have become popular in the Boston area, making it beneficial to be "in the know." Real estate agents say buyers benefit, but Zillow argues it limits access.

Southern California home prices dropped to $854,993 in November, marking the seventh time in eight months that values have fallen.

For Cheryl and Jesse Jacobs, the three-bedroom, 2½-bathroom twin in Mount Airy had it all: friendly neighbors, good schools, nearby parks, and a short walk to the Sedgwick SEPTA Regional Rail station.

The broader real-estate market has struggled under the weight of higher mortgage rates. Meanwhile, the high end is surging.

In five midsize metros, the majority of interstate movers choose to buy homes within their first year rather than rent.

This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in the West Loop is in a boutique building, has a private foyer and is filled with color and rich textures.