New Study Examines Barriers and Solutions in Manufactured Housing
The study from Harvard's Joint Center looks at the challenges faced by developers using manufactured housing and how they're overcoming those barriers
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 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
Market Data + Trends
Mortgage Rates Reach 22-Year High, but Economists Are Optimistic
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached a 22-year high last week, but market economists say a "glimmer of optimism" lingers on the horizon
Affordability
Instead of ROI, This Public Housing Project Is Focused on the Public Good
A federal housing program in Maryland recently unveiled The Laureate, an affordable apartment complex that houses those making less than the area’s median income
Environmental
How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability
Climate emergencies caused an estimated $57 billion in damage in 2021, and as Americans continue to rebuild from extreme weather events, housing is getting more expensive
Housing Markets
Here Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Buyers
First-time homebuyers looking for young communities with affordable housing options may want to consider moving to Texas
Housing Markets
How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment?
A recent study reveals how much space the average rent could afford in the nation's 100 largest cities if it went toward a mortgage payment instead
Affordability
Mortgage Demand Falls to 28-Year Low
Rising interest rates are causing a growing number of prospective buyers to think twice about buying
Market Data + Trends
Is Respite From Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates on the Horizon?
A cooler seasonal market could lead to long-awaited price drops after a summer of record gains
Off-Site Construction
Off-Site Construction's Role in Providing Affordable Housing
As affordable housing becomes harder to find, off-site construction is gaining traction as a viable alternative
Market Data + Trends
Housing Inventory Reaches Highest Level of 2023
In a nutshell: Rising mortgage rates make more housing inventory
Housing Markets
First-Time Buyers Are Really Feeling the Pinch
Starter homes are becoming both harder to find and harder to afford, particularly in these local markets
