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
Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level
Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in the Utah's passage of a new bill that establishes a statewide modular construction program
Affordability Improves, but the Average Worker Still Struggles to Afford a Home
Homeownership around the U.S. continues to require historically large portions of worker wages, a new housing-affordability report finds
The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing
Recent legislation in New Jersey could provide inspiration for eliminating affordable housing hurdles in other places with strong housing markets
Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?
The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders
Biden's Proposed Fixes for Housing Affordability
In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several actions to improve housing affordability and supply
Demographics
In a Volatile Market, Baby Boomers Are Coming Out on Top
The share of baby boomers closing on home purchases is rising, likely because a growing number of millennials and first-time buyers are being forced out of the for-sale market by sky high prices
Market Data + Trends
National Home Prices Fell for the Seventh Straight Month in January
U.S. home prices are cooling as interest rates rise, and these metros are seeing the biggest price corrections
Affordability
US Housing Affordability Is Worse Now Than in 2008
Measurements of housing affordability were worse in December 2022 than at any point leading up to the housing bubble in 2008, but experts say conditions will improve by the end of the year
Housing Policy + Finance
Oregon Takes Action to Tackle Its Housing Shortage
Oregon moves to address its housing crisis and boost new housing development as quickly as possible
Financing
Mortgage Rates Are Falling, and Homebuyers Are Responding
The Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark interest rate for the ninth consecutive time, but mortgage rates are falling, and as a result, homebuyer demand is rising
Affordability
These Are the Housing Markets Seeing the Most—and Least—Price Reductions
Homebuyers daunted by rising home prices and borrowing costs are pulling out of the for-sale market. To bring them back, sellers are being forced to make concessions
Housing Policy + Finance
The Downside of Rent-Control Measures
If implemented, housing experts say rent-control measures could actually discourage investment and development in the rental housing sector, contributing to the affordability crisis
New-Construction Projects
Habitat for Humanity Builds Affordable Housing for Orange County Families
Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County are building 19 homes for local families
New-Construction Projects
How One Colorado City Paved the Way for In-Demand Affordable Senior Housing
The city of Durango, CO donated 1.5 acres of land for affordable senior housing
Financing
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Is Donating Two of Her Homes to Fund Affordable Housing Initiatives
MacKenzie Scott is donating two mansions worth a combined $55 million to fund affordable housing initiatives in LA
