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IRVINE, CA — ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, revealing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain largely unaffordable for the average American worker. The report indicates …
Struggling to Buy a Home? America’s Affordability Crisis Hits Hard! Read More
SEATTLE, WA — In an unusual twist for this time of year, the housing market is experiencing a surge of opportunities for buyers, thanks to lower mortgage rates and an increase …
Homebuyers’ Dream: Lower Mortgage Rates and Rising Inventory Open New Opportunities Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — According to Realtor.com®’s July housing data, the U.S. housing market is becoming increasingly favorable for buyers. Rising inventory levels and a surge in price cuts have …
Housing Market Shifts Towards Buyers as Inventory Rises and Prices Drop Read More
SEATTLE, WA — The frenetic pace of the home shopping season is slowing down, according to a new report from Zillow®. As affordability remains a challenge, monthly home value growth …
Housing Market Sees Cooling Competition as Inventory Rises Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $10 million in grants under its Homeownership Initiative. The funding will be distributed …
HUD Awards $10 Million to Support Homeownership Counseling Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A new analysis from Zillow® reveals that to comfortably afford a typical home in the U.S., the median-income homebuyer needs nearly $127,750 for a down payment. This …
Soaring Down Payments Challenge U.S. Homebuyers Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Despite a surge in construction during the pandemic, the U.S. housing shortage deepened in 2022, growing to 4.5 million homes from 4.3 million the previous year, according …
U.S. Housing Shortage Worsens Amid Construction Boom Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday saw a significant stride towards confronting the housing crisis facing America. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the Reducing Regulatory Barriers …
The Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act Unveiled: A Step Toward Solving the US Housing Crisis Read More
SEATTLE, WA — In a striking contrast to national trends, New York City has emerged as the U.S. metro area with the largest gap between rent and wage growth, highlighting …
New York City Faces Nation’s Largest Rent-to-Wage Growth Gap Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — The latest Realtor.com® Rental Report reveals a continuing trend of declining rent prices across the United States, with March marking the eighth consecutive month of decreases. …
U.S. Rental Market Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Continued Declines Read More