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
Affordability
High Monthly Housing Expenses Are a Cause for Pause
With high median monthly mortgage payments, prospective buyers and sellers aren't too eager to jump into the for-sale market
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Hold Steady Despite Falling Sales
Home prices are remaining relatively stable in the third quarter of the year thanks to limited for-sale inventory
Affordability
Landlords Command Near-Record Rents, Accompanied by Concessions
As rental vacancies rise, landlords are rolling out one-time discounts to attract new tenants while still sticking with record-high asking rents
Market Data + Trends
Where Is the Housing Market Headed This Fall?
With buyers and sellers glued to the sidelines of a high-priced, undersupplied housing market, experts weigh in on what's to come
Housing Markets
These Housing Markets Have Seen the Biggest Price Jumps Since 2012
Western states have been at the forefront of fast-rising home prices and heated competition during the last decade
Financing
How Much Are Americans Dishing Out for Mortgage Payments?
The number of Americans paying $2,000 per month for a home mortgage has nearly tripled within the last two years
Housing Markets
2023's Most Overpriced Housing Markets, Ranked
These 20 housing markets are overpriced, based on sale-to-list ratio, percentage of homes sold above asking price, and median sales price
Financials
How Much Does Homeownership Actually Cost?
A new study breaks down the costs of owning a home, from the initial down payment to utilities and everything in between
Awards
Nominations Open for 2024 Ivory Prize
Ivory Innovations is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
Housing Markets
These US Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Home Price Reductions
Homes for sale in the South and Midwest are seeing substantial price cuts, particularly in these metro areas
