Affordability issues are local
Don't be swayed by national numbers that might (or might not) apply for you
by Lou Barnes Dec 9
Bay Area residents express housing optimism despite confidence
Millennials are the least confident demographic when it comes to affordability
by Erik Pisor Nov 24
Savvy corporate employees and retirees dominate SF cash buyer base
New research shows that tech buyers are not driving the San Francisco Bay Area cash buyer market
by Gill South Nov 24
Los Angeles: most unaffordable area in the nation
Nearly 50 LA ZIP codes' median home price exceeds $1 million
by Erik Pisor Nov 12
Zillow Houston: Affordability Breakdown
Per Zillow, Houston homeowners spend much less of their income on housing than renters
by Inman Nov 12
How might rising interest rates impact the market?
Increased rates could decrease the number of qualified buyers as well as sales prices
by Ray Brousseau Nov 5
Which housing markets will become unaffordable if interest rates rise?
Interest rates are one of three levers that affect home affordability along with income and home prices
by Daren Blomquist Oct 22
Spending nearly half of income is commonplace for renters, study suggests
Homeownership rate should benefit from 'unaffordable' rents across the nation.
by Erik Pisor Oct 13
Home prices are most affordable in 2 years -- but are buyers’ wages enough?
Joint report by Realty Trac and Clear Capital finds that homes are more affordable, but prices are still outpacing wage growth
by Amy Tankersley Sep 30
NAR: Home price growth surpasses incomes
3 of 4 regions nationally see year-over-year declines in affordability
by Erik Pisor Sep 16
The real reasons millennials aren't buying homes: Part 1
Several common misconceptions unveiled
by Bernice Ross Aug 24
Submarkets, suburbs contain 'hottest' ZIP codes for housing
Rankings determined by how long it takes properties to sell, how often listings are viewed
by Erik Pisor Aug 14
In most markets, rent is too darn high
According to Zillow, renters are spending twice as much of their income on housing than homeowners are on their mortgage payments
by Amy Tankersley Aug 14
Auction.com: Home sales and prices could set new July records -- and shut some buyers out
Company's Real Estate Nowcast predicts continued housing market momentum, but outlook isn't all rosy
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
WalletHub maps out best cities for first-time homebuyers
Colorado and Texas offer affordability and low crime, but many California markets aren’t exactly fun in the sun, according to company’s recent survey
by Amy Tankersley Jul 20