A Shifting Housing Market Drives Down Payments to Four-Year Low

After years of post-pandemic highs, the era of outsized down payments is beginning to unwind AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The typical down payment fell to $23,400 in the first quarter of 2026, the lowest level since 2021, according to the latest Realtor.com ®  Down Payment Report. That represents a 19% decline year-over-year and the fourth consecutive quarterly drop, as rising inventory and moderating prices give buyers more negotiating room and reduce the pressure to lead with an outsized down payment.

PRNewsWire • May 19, 2026

New Homes Save Buyers $25,000 Over Ten Years, Offsetting Higher Upfront Costs

New England leads the country in new construction savings; in 16 metros, a decade of lower bills and repair costs more than covers the new construction price premium AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com® today released new research showing that buyers of newly built homes save an average of $25,335 over the first ten years of ownership compared to buyers of 20-year-old homes. The savings are driven by lower energy bills and fewer major repairs.

PRNewsWire • May 14, 2026

U.S. Rents Fall for 33rd Straight Month as Surge in New Multi-family Construction Points to Continued Renter Relief

The Northeast is showing the strongest construction momentum, while the West is falling behind its own historical norms AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. rental market continues to favor renters, and a new wave of supply may keep it that way. According to the Realtor.com ®  April Rental Report, the national median asking monthly rent across the 50 largest metropolitan areas fell to $1,673 in April 2026, down $29, or 1.7%, year-over-year, marking the 33rd consecutive month of annual declines for 0-2 bedroom properties.

PRNewsWire • May 13, 2026

News Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

News NASDAQ: NWS reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that Chief Executive Robert Thomson described as the company's “12th straight quarter of profitability growth on a continuing operations basis,” citing higher revenue, expanding margins and profit gains across several core businesses.

MarketBeat • May 8, 2026

News Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “News Corp has again delivered resounding results this quarter, and we remain on track for another year of record profitability given the strength seen thus far in the fourth quarter. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, our total revenue rose 9.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026

News Corp beats quarterly earnings expectations, driven by Dow Jones, real estate units

"News Corp has again delivered resounding results this quarter, and we remain on track for another year of record profitability given the strength seen thus far in the fourth quarter," said News Corp CEO Robert Thomson.

New York Post • May 7, 2026

News Corporation (NWSA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

News Corporation (NWSA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Urban New Construction Is Scarce, Expensive, and in High Demand

Urban new builds account for just 11% of listings but carry a 78% price premium AUSTIN, Texas, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com® today released its first quarter 2026 New Construction Insights Report, revealing a tale of two housing markets: an urban new construction market defined by scarcity and steep premiums, and a suburban one marked by stability and competitive pricing. The report finds that while new construction has shown remarkable resilience overall, where new homes are being built is shaping who can afford them  and how much they will pay.

PRNewsWire • May 7, 2026

News Corp Revenue Climbs with Growth at Dow Jones, Real Estate Units

The media company expects record profitability for its full fiscal year.

WSJ • May 7, 2026

LA Rents Fall to a Four-Year Low, But Affordability Remains Out of Reach for Many

In Realtor.com ® 's inaugural Los Angeles County rental report, a cooling market and landmark rent reform are converging, raising questions about affordability and mobility AUSTIN, Texas, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles County renters are seeing rents fall to their lowest point in four years, but for many, the relief only goes so far. The median asking rent dropped to $2,520 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Q1 2026 Los Angeles County Rental Report from Realtor.com ® , Realtor.com®'s first quarterly rental analysis dedicated to the nation's second-largest metro.

PRNewsWire • Apr 29, 2026