AREAA President: NAR report outlines 'double trouble' in housing market affordability
Opinion
NAR's '“Double Trouble' report examines affordability with a focus on ethnicity and annual household income. It shows how these issues disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic and Asian communities
by Tim Hur Feb 25
Don’t take hot market for granted, California economist warns agents
Jordan Levine, the chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, delivers mixed forecast despite good economic outlook during an Inman Connect Now session Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
Housing affordability improves for 2nd consecutive month
Thanks to decreases in monthly mortgage costs and a normalizing market, the National Association of Realtor's Affordability Index improved once again in August
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
Miami neck and neck with pricey California metros as home prices surge
Another year of home price growth has pushed some metros to extremes, including Miami, where income growth hasn't been able to keep up, according to new data from OJO Labs
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Norman Flynn, former NAR president, dies at 79
As president of NAR in 1990, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability and educating the public on real estate and housing issues
What's the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems
You would automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that's producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots
by Carl Medford May 4
Affordable housing crisis deepens for communities of color amid COVID-19
On top of a slew of far-reaching problems, a widespread lack of affordable housing is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting layoffs and job losses — and it's devastating communities of color
by Christopher G. Cox Feb 26
The country's first-ever 3D printed house hits the market in New York
Developed by SQ4D, the property is for sale in Riverhead, New York. The home costs $299,999 and is built from concrete
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Black renters are twice as likely to have rent debt: Study
Apartment List's latest study revealed Black renters have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, which puts them at greater risk of eviction
by Marian McPherson Jan 19
Mortgage affordability falls in 51 of 100 largest cities
A new Point2 report also found that home prices rose faster than wages in most of the biggest markets
Homeownership became unaffordable for most Americans in Q4
The average wage fell below the level needed to afford the typical home in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to ATTOM Data Solutions
by Patrick Kearns Dec 30
Zillow, Yelp identify top 10 most affordable suburbs with a 'city feel'
Data powerhouses create 'Cityness Index' to identify suburbs that best strike a balance between affordability and urban amenities. No. 3 is surprising, to say the least
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
It became more difficult to buy a house in these cities in June
First American's 'real house price index' surged in certain cities as the median income plummeted while home prices rose
by Patrick Kearns Aug 24
Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now
by Matthew Gardner Jul 21