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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development warned Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown, now nearing a month, is putting millions of low-income families, seniors, and vulnerable …
HUD Warns Shutdown Threatens Housing Stability for Millions of Americans Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s rental market is showing early signs of stabilization, even as affordability pressures remain high for many residents. According to the latest data from Zillow, …
Rents Cool Nationwide—But Why Chester County Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes fell in July 2025, continuing a trend of slowing demand amid elevated mortgage rates and shifting market dynamics, according to new data …
New Home Sales Decline in July as Inventory Rises and Prices Ease Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it is ending key initiatives tied to the Biden-era Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) task …
HUD Dismantles Biden-Era Appraisal Equity Policies, Citing Regulatory Overreach and Market Harm Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new Zillow® analysis reveals the U.S. housing deficit has climbed to a record 4.7 million units, a shortage that is rippling into local markets like …
Chester County Housing Market Feels the Pinch as National Shortage Hits Record High Read More
AUSTIN, TX — The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans, as a new Realtor.com® Affordability Report highlights the dire state of housing affordability across …
Report: U.S. Housing Affordability Hits Crisis Levels, Only Three Major Metros Remain Within Reach Read More
AUSTIN, TX — Rental affordability across the United States is showing steady improvement, according to Realtor.com®’s April Rent Report. The data reveals that the typical household is using 23.4% of …
Relief for Renters: U.S. Rents Drop, Bringing Hope and Affordability Back! Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Renters across the United States are facing a sharp rise in income requirements to afford housing, according to a new analysis by Zillow®. Over the past five …
Can You Afford Rent in 2025? Rising Costs Are Pushing the Limit for Millions Read More
SEATTLE, WA — February’s housing market failed to show the expected resurgence in activity, but recent drops in mortgage rates could stimulate buyer and seller interest in March, according to Zillow®.
Struggling to Buy a Home? Falling Mortgage Rates and Rising Inventory Could Be Your Breakthrough Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau have released the latest statistics on new residential sales, revealing significant shifts in …
Home Sales Dip as Prices Surge and Inventory Swells – What It Means for Buyers in 2025 Read More