Analysts forecast that lean supply won’t bulk up anytime soon

Thanks to its friendly tax structure and licensing rules, Portland, Ore. takes the top spot

. The ordinance would require that tiny house builders follow the same inspection guidelines as builders of regular-sized houses

Economists see the numbers as a worrying trend, as the housing market is strengthening but leaving many households behind

The 2,800-square-foot house has incurred an average of just $6.70 for utilities per month

The school district is in an area experiencing a housing boom and has a shortage of classrooms

As sales fell, the housing index also experienced a dip of more than 1 percent

Reasons include stagnant wages and slowing growth in emerging markets