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
Changing Face of America Will Test the Housing Market
The mortgage market has a long history of underserving communities of color and that oversight, long deemed a moral problem, eventually will…
Millennial Homebuyers May Never Come Knocking
New home construction and real estate industry watchers have been talking for a while about how Millennials are going to reinvigorate the housing…
Starter Home Prices in 50 States
Many Millennials have had to substitute student loan debt for mortgage…
Downward Trend for Aspiring Buyers
Affordability continues to hamper Americans' homeownership plans, as Q1 data show that fewer adults said they intend to buy over the next 12…
The Value of Homeownership
Recent data from Case-Shiller show that the long-run return on homeownership is low, and while some say consumers would be better off…
RANKING: $1,000 Mortgage in 10 Markets
A new study of U.S. cities where homeowners pay $1,000 per month or less on their mortgage shows that despite ongoing national affordability woes…
Where Salaries Rise Higher Than Home Prices
In 10 cities, salaries are growing faster than home prices, according to the latest analysis of the 100 largest U.S. metros' Census data.
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Utah Builder 'All-In' on Affordable Homes
Utah home prices are continuing their upward trend and many buyers are now…
Q1's Annual Affordability Change
Income growth, slower home price appreciation, and falling mortgage…