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
New Home Sales Nears 500,000 In 2016
Since the depths of the recession, new home sales have rebounded and have increased each year since 2011.
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Millennial Household Formation Expected To Improve
In part because of low wage growth, the share of adults age 25 to 34 that lived with their parents crept up past 15 percent last year.…
Affordable Nearby Alternatives Emerge For Renters In Expensive Metros
Renters in Seattle can expect to have to spend a large portion of their income on housing, but neighboring cities such as Kirkland,…
New Home Sales Jump 12 Percent In 2016
Due to mortgage rate flux, low inventory, and bad weather, buyers closed on fewer homes in December
Large Down Payments Could Be Turning Some Young Buyers Away From Homeownership
First-time buyers don’t have equity from a previous property, and high rents restrict savings potential
Up-And-Coming Oakland Has The Nation’s Hottest Neighborhood
Oakland has become the solution to people who want to work in San Francisco or Silicon Valley but can’t afford to live in those places.…
Kentucky Has The Best Places For An Early Retirement
With reasonable tax rates, cheap insurance costs, and low costs of living, Louisville and Lexington are great for working folks looking…
Nearly 10,000 New Apartments Help To Lower Rents In Denver
According to a new report, Denver’s average apartment rent went from $1,371 in Q3 to $1,347 in Q4 last year, the largest drop ever…
House Flipping Gains Popularity In Las Vegas, Detroit, And Chicago
House flipping activity increased for the first time in three years in 2016, as flips accounted for 6.1 percent of all home sales.…
Cities Where Homeowners Save The Most On Taxes
You have to spend money to save money.
According to SmartAsset, the nation’s most expensive cities…