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
The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025
Healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are 6 interesting housing topics to chat about instead
by Marian McPherson Nov 25
Crowdfunder Nico aims to cut locals in on gentrification returns
The public benefit corporation wants to purchase and sell small stakes in rent-stabilized buildings
by Teke Wiggin Nov 22
Stacks of pennies near dollar bills
The typical family brings in 150.4% of the income required to purchase a median-valued home
by Patrick Kearns Jul 12