House hunting has become so much more than finding four walls and a roof to live under. For some, it’s become a full-fledged hobby. If you’re addicted to scrolling house buying apps but were sidelined by 2023’s high mortgage rates, we’ve got good news for you: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is predicting a 13.5% uptick in existing home sales in 2024, spurred by expected Fed rate cuts, growing inventory, and rising incomes.
Ready to take your app-fueled house hunting from aspirational to transactional? We tested dozens of house buying apps to find the most user-friendly and accurate online portals for discovering your next home. Read on to learn more about our top 9 house buying apps for 2024.
Best for browsing: Zillow
Zillowing has become the new Googling. And it’s quickly becoming a legit hobby as well as a way to take on serious house hunting. It can also be used for self-care, as a love language, or as motivation to do your taxes or study harder. Zillow is the most downloaded real estate app and offers a vast database of listings, detailed property information, and a user-friendly interface.
