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13 hours ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia's housing market remains accessible for middle-class families amid national affordability crises.

Real estate

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Homeownership is increasingly challenging due to high prices and mortgage rates, prompting many to consider renting.

Deciding to buy depends on individual financial circumstances and market conditions.

12 hours ago

SF real estate

Arizona Still Offers Rare Affordability for Middle-Class Homebuyers, If You Know Where To Look

fromApartment Therapy

Renovation

Enter for a Chance to Win: $15,000 Toward a Down Payment on Your Next Home

New Boston Program Giving up to $50K for Family and Friends To Buy Multifamily Homes Together

Boston's new Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program aims to assist multiple households in buying multifamily homes by offering financial support to enhance affordability.

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13 hours ago

Georgia Is One of the Few Places Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home

Georgia's housing market remains accessible for middle-class families amid national affordability crises.

Real estate

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Homeownership is increasingly challenging due to high prices and mortgage rates, prompting many to consider renting.

Deciding to buy depends on individual financial circumstances and market conditions.

12 hours ago

SF real estate

Arizona Still Offers Rare Affordability for Middle-Class Homebuyers, If You Know Where To Look

fromApartment Therapy

Renovation

Enter for a Chance to Win: $15,000 Toward a Down Payment on Your Next Home

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#federal-reserve

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

California home sales plummet amid rising mortgage rates and inflation, reflecting a market paralysis rather than strength.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Silicon Valley real estate

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

California home sales plummet amid rising mortgage rates and inflation, reflecting a market paralysis rather than strength.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Silicon Valley real estate

29% fewer California homes sold. Is the Fed to blame?

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#real-estate

Why more construction didn't fix California's high housing costs

California's housing construction hasn't effectively reduced costs despite a growing housing supply.

Housing affordability drops sharply for middle class: NAR

Significant decline in affordable home listings for moderate-income households due to inventory shortages.

Housing inventory has rebounded to historical levels, but localized disparities exist.

20 hours ago

Build-To-Rent Developers Take Over Entire Neighborhoods Across the U.S.-and These 5 Metros Top the List

The build-to-rent sector is rapidly growing, addressing housing needs for renters seeking single-family homes.

National home prices reached record high in April: First American

Home-price growth has slowed, indicating a market rebalancing with record high prices tempered by high mortgage rates and increased supply.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Single family residence in San Jose sells for $2.6 million

A house on Rudy Court in San Jose sold for $2.59 million, highlighting the area's robust real estate market.

fromNew York Post

Spring home-selling season off to terrible start as April sales fall more than expected

US home sales fell in April due to high mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the lowest sales pace since 2009.

Why more construction didn't fix California's high housing costs

California's housing construction hasn't effectively reduced costs despite a growing housing supply.

Housing affordability drops sharply for middle class: NAR

Significant decline in affordable home listings for moderate-income households due to inventory shortages.

Housing inventory has rebounded to historical levels, but localized disparities exist.

20 hours ago

Build-To-Rent Developers Take Over Entire Neighborhoods Across the U.S.-and These 5 Metros Top the List

The build-to-rent sector is rapidly growing, addressing housing needs for renters seeking single-family homes.

National home prices reached record high in April: First American

Home-price growth has slowed, indicating a market rebalancing with record high prices tempered by high mortgage rates and increased supply.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Single family residence in San Jose sells for $2.6 million

A house on Rudy Court in San Jose sold for $2.59 million, highlighting the area's robust real estate market.

fromNew York Post

Spring home-selling season off to terrible start as April sales fall more than expected

US home sales fell in April due to high mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the lowest sales pace since 2009.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Emerges as Key Market for Buyers and Renters Amid NYC Housing Shifts

NYC real estate

Single-family rents rise 2.9% in March

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn Emerges as Key Market for Buyers and Renters Amid NYC Housing Shifts

NYC real estate

Single-family rents rise 2.9% in March

more#rental-trends

#real-estate-trends

Home prices expected to dip as supply and demand collide

The housing market is experiencing a decline in prices due to higher supply and reduced buyer activity.

Housing market shift explained-and where it's happening the fastest

Pandemic-era housing demand surged due to low rates, substantially raising home prices and unbalancing supply.

Widespread softening: Almost every major housing market is seeing softer pricing

Homebuyers are gaining leverage in the housing market as inventory and price growth have shifted favorably in their direction.

Middle-Income Homebuyers Are Facing the Biggest Shortfall of Affordable Homes

Middle-class homebuyers face a significant housing shortage despite increasing listings, with affordability declining sharply since 2019.

19 hours ago

SF real estate

Housing market shift: 80 major markets that are seeing falling home prices

SF real estate

2 Southern States Lead the U.S. With the Highest Number of Foreclosures

Home prices expected to dip as supply and demand collide

The housing market is experiencing a decline in prices due to higher supply and reduced buyer activity.

Housing market shift explained-and where it's happening the fastest

Pandemic-era housing demand surged due to low rates, substantially raising home prices and unbalancing supply.

Widespread softening: Almost every major housing market is seeing softer pricing

Homebuyers are gaining leverage in the housing market as inventory and price growth have shifted favorably in their direction.

Middle-Income Homebuyers Are Facing the Biggest Shortfall of Affordable Homes

Middle-class homebuyers face a significant housing shortage despite increasing listings, with affordability declining sharply since 2019.

19 hours ago

SF real estate

Housing market shift: 80 major markets that are seeing falling home prices

SF real estate

2 Southern States Lead the U.S. With the Highest Number of Foreclosures

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Trump's GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Privatization of GSEs faces significant challenges, particularly related to government investment and capital standards that directly impact financial stability.

#economics

fromIrish Independent

2 days ago

Real estate

Typical price of a home has climbed by 200,000 in the past 10 years - CSO

fromThe Walrus

UK politics

Mark Carney Promised Affordable Housing. Now Comes the Impossible Part | The Walrus

fromIrish Independent

2 days ago

Real estate

Typical price of a home has climbed by 200,000 in the past 10 years - CSO

fromThe Walrus

UK politics

Mark Carney Promised Affordable Housing. Now Comes the Impossible Part | The Walrus

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#mortgage-rates

Purchasing a home with all cash gives buyers a big advantage

High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have solidified the value of all-cash offers in the housing market.

Fresh Listings Tick Up-but Sales Lose Steam Over Stubbornly High Mortgage Rates

Increased housing inventory offers buyers more choices despite economic challenges, including high mortgage rates and persistent shortages.

Miami food

What's really happening in Florida's housing market?

NYC real estate

Mortgage rates aren't budging, but there are positives for housing

SF real estate

FHA/VA purchase mortgage demand up 40% annually

Boston real estate

Why Trump needs lower rates: Homebuilder survey collapses

Purchasing a home with all cash gives buyers a big advantage

High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have solidified the value of all-cash offers in the housing market.

Fresh Listings Tick Up-but Sales Lose Steam Over Stubbornly High Mortgage Rates

Increased housing inventory offers buyers more choices despite economic challenges, including high mortgage rates and persistent shortages.

Miami food

What's really happening in Florida's housing market?

NYC real estate

Mortgage rates aren't budging, but there are positives for housing

SF real estate

FHA/VA purchase mortgage demand up 40% annually

Boston real estate

Why Trump needs lower rates: Homebuilder survey collapses

These are the most affordable US cities to buy a home - and they're in the Rust Belt

Flint, Michigan is the most affordable city in the US for home buyers according to WalletHub, reflecting the impact of vacancy rates and median home prices.

fromBusiness Insider

2 days ago

Welcome to the era of renting

Gen Z and millennials are postponing home purchases, while older adults increasingly choose to rent, reflecting changing housing dynamics.

Zillow: Housing market to see first annual U.S. home price drop since 2011

Zillow forecasts a 0.9% decline in U.S. home prices between April 2025 and April 2026, with affordability issues impacting the market.

Boston real estate

Inventory back to 2019 levels and what that means for 2025

Zillow: Housing market to see first annual U.S. home price drop since 2011

Zillow forecasts a 0.9% decline in U.S. home prices between April 2025 and April 2026, with affordability issues impacting the market.

Boston real estate

Inventory back to 2019 levels and what that means for 2025

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Home Depot reports rise in Q1 profits despite 'skittish housing market'

Home Depot's revenue climbed in the first quarter, proving resilient amid a broader trend of declining home sales, as customers engaged in smaller projects.

Startup companies

ARMs, government loans are the hottest things in mortgage

When looking at dollar volume, ARMs represented about 20% of all applications, highlighting a clear shift towards adjustable-rate mortgages as borrowers seek better financial terms.

SF real estate

Trump's Tariff Truce With China Sends Homebuilder Stocks Surging in Positive Sign for the Housing Market

Reduction in China tariffs boosts homebuilder stocks and lowers construction costs.

SF real estate

Single-Family Home Construction Drops as Tariff Turmoil Hits Homebuilders

SF real estate

Price Cuts on New Homes Accelerate as Homebuilders Grapple With Weak Spring Season

Trump's Tariff Truce With China Sends Homebuilder Stocks Surging in Positive Sign for the Housing Market

Reduction in China tariffs boosts homebuilder stocks and lowers construction costs.

SF real estate

Single-Family Home Construction Drops as Tariff Turmoil Hits Homebuilders

SF real estate

Price Cuts on New Homes Accelerate as Homebuilders Grapple With Weak Spring Season

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Mortgage Demand From Homeowners Recovers as Applications Rise for the Second Week in a Row

The refinance share of mortgage activity dipped down to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week, demonstrating shifts in mortgage application trends.

SF real estate

Housing market shift: Foreclosures are creeping back up again

Distress in the housing market is increasing as foreclosures rise, particularly after the end of the foreclosure moratorium.

LA real estate

Will cutting rates fix the housing market?

The U.S. housing market is fragile due to dependence on a small percentage of earners and macroeconomic uncertainties.

The only remedy to build more homes? Lower mortgage rates

Housing permits and starts are declining, indicating a slowdown in the construction market.

Construction tanks as economic headwinds slow homebuilders

The housing market is experiencing significant declines in construction metrics, particularly single-family homes, amid economic challenges.

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fromPhys

Working from home isn't significantly changing where people live, study reveals

Working from home has increased but hasn't significantly altered living patterns or reduced regional inequality in the UK.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Many Californians need six-figure incomes to afford rent

California's rental market requires a six-figure income for comfortable living, impacting tenant stability.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ford government unveils 2025 Ontario budget | CBC

The Ontario budget features a $14.6 billion deficit, driven by economic uncertainty and a projected Real GDP slowdown to 0.8% in 2025 amidst tariff battles.

Toronto startup

Real estate

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