A key hurdle for homebuyers may stick around through 2027
The Mortgage Bankers Association forecasts 30-year fixed mortgage rates staying above 7% through 2027, creating major hurdles for first-time home buyers.
Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
Hidden homeownership costs now total $16,566 annually as insurance premiums surge 54% and maintenance expenses climb 32% over the past five years.
Homebuyers get an advantage in dozens of US cities — but pay a steep price
Realtor.com's market clock shifted one hour toward buyers as rising mortgage rates above 7% boost inventory and prompt sellers to offer price cuts.
The housing market could finally become affordable again. Here's what it would take
A new analysis reveals housing costs could normalize within five years if mortgage rates fall to 6%, but some metro areas may wait a decade or more.
The American dream now costs $5.3M as homeownership, college costs surge
Homeownership costs surged 7.7% as the lifetime price of the American dream hit $5.32 million, far outpacing private sector wages and salaries.
Affordable starter homes are still a reality in these major US cities
Starter home prices surged 30.8% since 2019, with more than 21,000 fewer homes at entry-level prices as condos now make up a larger share of inventory.
Baby boomers are poised to unleash millions of homes — but there's a catch for first-time buyers
Nearly 14 million baby boomer homes will hit the housing market by 2036, but starter home supply for first-time buyers may see limited relief.
Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets
A surge in homebuilding and builder incentives has made newly built homes more affordable than existing homes in many markets, according to a new Zillow analysis.
More homes, more price cuts – but buyers still aren't biting as mortgage rates climb
Record price cuts hit 20.8% of listings in September, but rising mortgage rates are keeping buyers on the sidelines as pending sales fall 4.1%.
CEO reveals the 'six-figure jobs' young Americans are overlooking amid labor shortage
HBI CEO Ed Brady says 300,000 trade jobs sit empty as data center construction pulls skilled labor away from homebuilding and infrastructure.
The housing game is 'rigged': Real estate star exposes the hidden traps locking up buyers past 7% rates
Ryan Serhant reveals how property taxes, homeowners insurance and hidden carrying costs create a housing "obstacle course" beyond mortgage rates.
America's best and worst cities for housing affordability ranked
A new report graded the nation's 100 largest metro areas on housing affordability and homebuilding, with Des Moines earning the top spot and Los Angeles finishing last.
Home sellers may have to 'take a hit' as rates rise, real estate experts say
The Federal Reserve rate hike pushed 30-year mortgage rates to 7.14%, and real estate experts warn price reductions and a buyer's market may follow.
The US cities where home prices are falling the fastest
Austin, Tampa, and Memphis led the nation in home price declines as pandemic boomtowns continue giving back gains amid rising inventory levels.
Americans are looking beyond their local markets for new homes — and Florida dominates the list: report
Out-of-town shoppers accounted for more than two-thirds of new-home views in the second quarter, as affordable Florida markets drew some of the strongest interest in the country.
The top cities in America where renting beats buying by $1,000
Austin and Sacramento top a list of seven metro areas where renting vs buying data shows renters saving over $1,000 per month on housing costs.
The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper for Americans
Advancing American Freedom says government zoning rules and energy regulations are why Americans can't afford homes and offers 10 policy fixes.
The unexpected reason New Jersey real estate is outperforming the rest of the country
New Jersey's "metroburbs," coastal towns like Asbury Park, and rising home prices are drawing national attention as the state ranks No. 2 to live in.
Dallas emerges as magnet for wealthy buyers as high taxes weigh on luxury markets, broker says
Mauricio Umansky says taxes and regulation are playing a bigger role in where wealthy buyers choose to live and invest, with Dallas emerging as a key beneficiary.
Slowing labor market creates new hurdle for first-time homebuyers facing affordability squeeze
High mortgage rates and a weakening labor market are squeezing first-time homebuyers who struggle to save for down payments as wages fail to keep pace with inflation.