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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a significant policy shift this past week, detailing the termination of the Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing …
HUD Shifts Power Back to Communities, Tackles Housing Crisis, and Defends the Suburban Dream Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under Secretary Scott Turner, has officially announced the termination of the 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, …
HUD Ends Biden-Era Fair Housing Rule, Returns Power to Local Governments Read More