It's Now Cheaper to Rent Than Buy in Every State
To rent or to buy? That’s the question many prospective buyers and renters face, and the answer…
California Could Cover 45% of a Home Purchase for Eligible Buyers
California Senate Democrats proposed a new program as part of its Build Back Boldly budget plan…
Biden's Infrastructure Plan for Retrofitting Homes Could Bolster Homeownership Levels
Purchasing a home today has proven to be a difficult feat and it’s even more challenging for first-…
Experts Say Relaxed Zoning Rules Will Boost Housing Supply
The most effective way to increase the supply of housing would be to relax zoning rules, according…
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Market Data + Trends
Out of State Movers Chose More Affordable, Sizable Homes
The average homebuyer who moved out of state in 2020 chose to relocate to areas with larger, more affordable homes, according to data from Zillow.
Planning + Development
Denver's Suburban Developments Boom Leaves Few Affordable Options
The most recent suburban developments in the metro Denver area are more dense and community-focused, but unobtainable to an average buyer.
Affordability
Creative Ways Builders Are Tackling the Affordability Issue
Builders, developers, and homebuyers are all affected by rising housing costs—here are some creative ways builders are successfully addressing affo
Housing Markets
Does Your Market Make the List of Best Cities for First-Time Buyers?
According to the National Association of Realtors, the share of first-time buyers today has decreased about 10% during the last decade.
Demographics
Increases in Asian Households Disguises Inequality
Asian-headed households increased 83% from 2000 to 2019, but it does not represent the great economic divides within the group, says Zillow.
Housing Policy + Finance
Detroit Housing Revitalization Program Serves as Example for Biden's Plan
A neighborhood revitalization program in Detroit now serves as an example for a proposed housing initiative.
Demographics
Home Prices Climbed Most Rapidly in Communities of Color
While home values increased across the country since the onset of the pandemic, communities of color and majority-Black neighborhoods experienced t
Construction
Single-Family Construction Drops Dramatically in April
Amid intense homebuyer demand and a strong interest in newly constructed homes, single-family builders have slowed production by 13% in April compa
Building Materials
Building Material Costs Are Top Concern Despite Builder Confidence
While low existing home inventory, mortgage rates, and a growing number of prospective buyers keep builder confidence up, building material costs t
Affordability
There Are Affordable Homes For Sale—Here's Where to Find Them
Increasing home prices may force buyers to question if any affordable single-family homes exist at all, but metros outside the top 10 U.S.
