Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?
The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
Chinese Buyers Are More Interested In Higher-Priced Homes
Last year, the median American home shopper on Zillow searched for a listing priced at $253,000. The median Chinese shopper, though,…
Hectic Buyer Activity Caused Housing Supply To Drop In December
Rising interest rates toward the end of 2016 spurred buyers into locking in their mortgage rates. As CoreLogic reports…
The Average Renter Can Afford To Buy An Above-Average Home
According to Zillow, the median national rent was $1,416 in March. People paying those rates could afford the monthly…
Confident Home Sellers Are Worry-Free This Spring
When asked what their top three concerns were regarding selling their homes, the largest share of respondents (25 percent) said that they had no worries, up from a 16 percent share in the first quarter survey.
NAR Says New Tax Plan Will Harm The Housing Market
A newly proposed tax plan could remove incentives for lower- and middle-class homeowners and buyers.
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Affordable Housing Is Hard To Find Throughout The U.S.
New research from the Urban Institute has found that affordable housing isn’t just an issue in urban centers. The lack of affordable…
10 Demographic Trends That Impact The Economy And Workforce
The traditional household structure is changing. Fewer Americans are getting married, cohabitation is becoming more common, and…
Pittsburgh, Buffalo, And Cleveland Have The Most Empty Nests
One-fifth of homes in Pittsburgh are considered empty nests, defined as households headed by people 55 or older with no children of any…
St. Louis Suburb Ranked The Best Place For First-Time Buyers
Young adults can establish some stability in Brentwood, Mo., a town less than 10 miles from downtown St. Louis that has affordable homes…
Housing Analysts Offer 6 Predictions For The Spring
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 3.97 percent last week, the lowest rate since November. For potential buyers on the…
