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
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the year
by Matthew Gardner Jul 14
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the factors that influence millennials' ability and will to buy a home
by Matthew Gardner Jul 7
Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the issue stems from inadequate supply — in combination with rising, demographically driven demand — pushing prices to record highs and rising faster than incomes
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing
In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here's how the association did it
by Patrick Kearns Feb 6
Statewide single-family zoning reform gets canned in Virginia
Virginia’s Land Use Committee unanimously rejected Delegate Ibraheem Samirah’s plan to upzone single-family neighborhoods across the state
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
Housing affordability and robust economies are drawing tech companies to cities across the South and Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jan 9