Interest in second homes is increasing, with men leading the charge
55.7% of Americans who don't own a second home say they now want one, compared to just 46.4% who expressed a desire for a second home prior to the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
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
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
The average American can't afford a home in 7 out of every 10 counties
The average American worker still can't afford to buy a typical home in a large majority of US counties, though the situation is improving
by Teke Wiggin Jan 2
46% of homeowners say rising home prices have made life worse
A survey by Redfin found that Americans are stressed about home affordability and want the government to step in
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Home affordability at 10-year low
Low wage growth and rising mortgage rates are to blame, according to a new Attom Data Solutions index
by Teke Wiggin Oct 4
The government wants to know what's up with real estate pocket listings
NAR's Melanie Wyne and industry attorney Mitch Skinner discuss federal regulators' concerns ahead of June real estate competition workshop
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
Agent/broker perspective: Who decides what buyers can afford?
Opinion
Agents should be mindful of obvious warning signs that buyers are pursuing homes they can’t afford
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 19
Zillow Group's RealEstate.com: Homeownership cost tool included?
Real estate giant may be taking a cue from startup TLCengine
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 26
Trulia rolls out 'affordability calculator' to show buyers what's in reach
The real estate portal will give buyers insight into how much they'll be spending
by Amber Taufen Apr 12
First American: NYC home prices more affordable now than before recession
Despite nominal price jumps, New York City is more affordable after considering inflation
by Jennifer Riner Sep 1
First American: Miami Real House Price Index drops
Homes in Miami getting more affordable after considering better wages and diminishing interest rates
by Jennifer Riner Aug 31
WalletHub: highest and lowest energy costs by state
Study broke down eight energy categories and revealed high costs overall
by Kimberly Manning Jul 20
California housing affordability improving, CAR says
Twenty two of 29 counties saw an improvement in housing affordability
by Jennifer Riner May 17
Lack of wage growth hinders affordability across U.S.
Home price is outpacing wage growth in 61 percent of markets, report says
by Jennifer Riner Mar 23