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
The Most Affordable Cities For People Earning $50,000
While $50,000 a year is a little less than the median household income in the U.S., it’s still enough money to live comfortably in many…
Despite Rising Prices, Homes Are Selling At Fastest Pace Ever
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in March
Younger Boomers Are Group Most Likely To Buy A Multi-Generational Home
People between 52 and 61 constituted 16 percent of all homebuyers last year. They were the age group most likely to buy a multi-…
The Aging Population’s Impact On Inventory And Homeownership Rates
The share of older Americans is becoming larger and larger as the nation’s median age increases.
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Home Price And Sales Growth Are Up In Fastest March On Record
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in March, and Denver, Seattle and the Bay Area were among the fastest markets
Vacation Home Sales Fell 22 Percent Last Year
Rising home prices are influencing more people to rent rather than buy their vacation homes.
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Working Class Americans Have Problems Affording Homes In Their Communities
Teachers, first responders, and restaurant workers are being priced out of popular housing markets
Slow Economic Growth Due to Homeownership Rate Drop, New Study Says
A return to more typical homeownership rates could have added more than $300 billion to the economy last year
Older Baby Boomers Are The Most Satisfied Group Of All Homebuyers
Older Boomers were quite active in the housing market in 2016, as 14 percent of homebuyers were between 62 and 70. The group was also…
Century Communities And UCP Announce $336 Million Merger
The combined company will operate in 10 states in the west and southeast
