It's cheaper to own a home than rent in 63% of markets
Less populous areas and counties located in the Midwest and South are more likely to have more affordable homebuying than renting options, according to a report from Attom Data Solutions
Homeownership affordability drops in two-thirds of U.S.
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
US home affordability makes gains in second quarter
In the second quarter of 2020, median prices of single-family homes and condos have been more affordable than historic averages in nearly half of the United States
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Illinois market snapshot: Things are looking up
Six weeks into stay-at-home orders, real estate agents in Illinois say the state of the market is looking pretty good
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020
Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4% in Q4 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year
The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4% from an average yield of 8.6% in 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
ZIP code profile: 60402
Weiss Analytics predicts home price changes for 2016
by Inman Oct 16
Chicago construction climbs for residential buildings in September
Dodge Data & Analytics report finds residential construction in Chicago climbing for the year
by Kimberly Manning Oct 6
Chicagoland real estate market sees prices, sales rise in August
Re/Max housing report finds all counties in metro area experiencing yearly gains
by Kimberly Manning Oct 5
Housing affordability plunges in majority of markets, Attom says
Deteriorating wage growth and rising home prices bringing some major markets to low affordability levels
by Jennifer Riner Sep 30
ZIP code profile: 60419
Weiss Analytics predicts home price changes for 2016
by Inman Sep 26
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