What’s your BuyAbility? And the most dog-friendly city for renters is…

Our new tool addresses home buyers’ biggest concern: affordability

To help home buyers understand their budget and buying power, Zillow Home Loans has created BuyAbility, a new tool that gives buyers a personalized estimate of a home price and monthly payment that fits within their budget. Learn more.

Rents have outpaced wages in nearly 9 out of 10 major metros since 2019 — discover tools to help with the affordability crunch

U.S. rents have grown 1.5 times faster than wages since 2019, making affordability a bigger challenge for renters. Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy breaks down the data and shares tools that can help.

The housing market eased off the accelerator in April as mortgage rates spiked

It’s a sellers market across the U.S., but it’s shifting in favor of buyers, according to our latest market report. Inventory and new listings are rising nationwide, while price cuts are hitting a seasonal high point. Read the report for the full picture, including the best markets for both buyers and sellers.

Zillow and BARK sniff out America’s most dog-obsessed cities

We teamed up with BARK to see which cities are the most dog-obsessed, and the results are in! (We even found the most popular breeds and names in each metro.) See if your city (or your dog!) made the list. Plus, get tips for moving with a furry friend.

• CBS News: Rents are rising faster than wages across the country, especially in these cities
• The New York Times: The Cities With the Most Dog-Friendly Rentals
• Fortune: Texas and Florida are now buyers’ markets. Here’s why it could be time to move to the South

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