Affordability

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Build to Rent

The Typical U.S. Monthly Rent Now Equates to 63 Hours of Work for Budget-Strained Tenants

At the average wage, Americans must log 62.6 hours of work to afford the typical U.S. monthly rent, six more hours than before the pandemic

Housing Markets

The Housing Market Has Reached a Tipping Point, and These Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Price Corrections

A housing correction is sweeping the country and causing significant price drops in popular markets that became overheated during a mid-pandemic buying boom

Housing Markets

Annual Home Price Appreciation Is Decelerating, but Not in These Sunny Metros

Home prices are rising at a slower pace than they were a year ago, but some popular Sun Belt cities are still seeing double-digit home appreciation even in a market correction

Financing

A Home for the Holidays—How a Mortgage Rate Reprieve Could Help Prospective Buyers

Mortgage rates dropped by half a percentage point last week, and though experts say the sudden deceleration is only a temporary respite, it could lead to a resurgence of holiday buyers

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Affordability

Rent Growth Posts Slowest Annual Gain in 18 Months

Rents are still growing faster than they were before the start of the pandemic, but as landlords lose pricing power, gains are shrinking

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Market Data + Trends

Home Prices Plateaued in October as Rising Mortgage Rates Put Pressure on Buyers’ Budgets

Home prices are falling in housing markets that saw record home sales throughout the pandemic as soaring interest rates continue to price out prospective buyers

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New-Home Sales

What Kinds of Deals Can Homebuyers Expect on Black Friday?

Home shoppers have their eyes peeled for great deals this holiday season, but is it too late to find discounts on available listings?

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Housing Markets

Here Are the Metros Where Rents Are Falling (And Rising) In Q3 2022

Median asking rents posted their slowest growth in 14 months in October, though some popular U.S. metros are still seeing double-digit gains

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Affordability

When Can Buyers Expect an Improvement in Housing Affordability?

Home prices are falling, but mortgage rates will likely remain elevated into 2024, keeping a significant share of would-be buyers priced out of home purchases

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Economics

Housing Inflation Could Remain Elevated for Longer Than Expected—Here’s Why

Inflation appears to be easing, but the latest consumer price index reveals that shelter costs, which account for a third of the total CPI, aren't budging

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Home Design

Economical Home Design Tips to Preserve Affordability Amid Rising Interest Rates

A high-cost housing market may force builders and designers to cut costs where they can while still providing clients with their dream homes. These tips from Housing Design Matters can help...