States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing
An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
4 Cities Where Housing Inventory Now Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Antonio leads with the greatest surge in the number of homes available post-pandemic
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Housing Markets
Taking a Bite of the Big Apple: NY Top City for Vampires in 2023
These are the best and worst U.S. cities for blood donors, basement dwellers, and garlic haters
Housing Markets
Topeka Named Top Emerging Housing Market
Buyers are flocking to this Kansas city to reap the benefits of affordable housing and a low cost of living
Financing
What's It Take to Qualify for a Mortgage in the Largest US Metros?
The minimum income needed to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced home has risen higher than ever
Financing
How Much Does It Cost to Afford a Home in the Most Expensive US Cities?
Buyers now need more income to purchase a home, particularly in these metros
Housing Markets
Rare Pockets of Affordability in Top Emerging Housing Markets This Fall
The most popular cities for U.S. homebuyers this fall are also the most affordable
Housing Markets
Down Payment Diversity: How Much Homebuyers Are Putting Down Across the US
See which metro areas have buyers making the largest—or smallest—down payments for a home
Smart + Resilient Cities
Which US Metros Are the Most Future-Ready?
These forward-thinking U.S. cities are innovating at a much faster rate than the rest of the country
Housing Markets
These Regional Markets Are Still Seeing Rapid Sales
Elevated mortgage rates and dwindling inventory are causing slowing sales across much of the U.S., but a few regional markets are seeing red-hot homebuying activity
Housing Markets
Home Sizes Are Shrinking in These Southern Cities
With construction costs and sales prices rising across the South, new homes are getting smaller in order to be more affordable
Housing Markets
Housing Markets Heat Up: 98 of 100 Largest US Metros Are Overvalued
As home prices continue to rise nationwide, houses in the majority of U.S. metros are selling above their historical norms