Stan Humphries on Bloomberg

Zillow Chief Economist: ‘Negative Equity Has Heavy Effect on First-Time Home Buyers’

Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries appeared on Bloomberg this morning to discuss Zillow’s latest negative equity report.

Home underwater

Millions Remain Trapped by ‘Effective’ Negative Equity, Even If They’re Not Underwater

The number of American homeowners in negative equity — or “underwater,” owing more on their mortgages than their homes are worth — continues to fall. But even if homeowners are no longer underwater, they still may be stuck in their current homes.

Dig This Trend: Fast and Furious Garages from Zillow Digs

Dig This Trend: Fast & Furious Garages

This week, we’re bringing you the fastest, the sleekest, the most furious garages across America from Zillow Digs. Prepare for some serious man-cave envy.

Doory Awards City Stunners: Mod Apartment in Denver

Sneak Peek: Doory Awards City Stunners

Heads up, real estate lovers: Only two weeks remain to vote for your favorite homes across America in this year’s Doory Awards. Cast your vote for your favorites once a day through June 5 for your chance to win $2,000 cash!

katy perry's house

Report: Katy Perry Buys Mid-Century Modern Home in Hollywood Hills

The pop princess bought three adjoining parcels of land for $11.2 million.

Irving Azoff's home

Christina Aguilera’s Manager Irving Azoff Drops $15.95 Million in Holmby Hills

Curious what $15.95 million buys you in prestigious Holmby Hills? For one of the most influential people in the music industry, it’s a completely renovated contemporary villa with maid’s quarters on 1.5 park-like acres behind a gated entrance.

marc michaels

Get This Look: Furnishing the Bathroom

Just because the bathroom is utilitarian, doesn’t mean it should be lacking in style.

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30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Consecutive Week

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 3.58 percent, up from 3.48 percent at this same time last week.

Drew Barrymore's home

Drew Barrymore Lists Santa Barbara Home for $7.5 Million

The actress has listed the Montecito-area home for $7.5 million, just a year after getting married in its backyard.

Olivia Newton-John's home

Olivia Newton-John & John Easterling Selling FL Beachfront Home

Olivia Newton-John married John Easterling in 2008 and moved into the $4.1 million plantation-style pad a year later.