A small home with a baby stroller in front
The annual paycheck for a 1st-time homebuyer is roughly $64,500 to afford the typical US 'starter' home in 2023 — up 13% from a year ago, according to a report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jul 28
Want to buy a home? You'll need to earn at least 6 figures
Buyers need to earn at least $107,281 to afford the $2,682 monthly mortgage payment on the typical American home, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Nov 15
Making $67K? That's no longer enough to buy the typical US home
Q2 of 2022 saw the affordability of the typical home purchase erode at the fastest pace in at least 2 decades. Median home purchases would have taken up 31.5% of average annualized wage
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
Home prices may be 'unhinged' from fundamentals, Fed analysts say
For months, the rise in home prices was in line with underlying indicators. Now, it may have gone too far, a Dallas Fed report suggests
by Daniel Houston Apr 1
Home affordability erodes at fastest annual pace since 2004
Despite record-high prices, homes remain much more affordable for buyers than they were in 2006, but buying power has taken a big hit lately
by Daniel Houston Mar 30
Rising mortgage rates could 'supercharge' spring buying season
Fear of missing out on low rates could get buyers off the fence, if there's enough inventory to defeat 'fear of better options'
by Matt Carter Jan 25
Pay raises aren't keeping up with rise in home prices, mortgage rates
Homebuyers used to be able to count on falling mortgage rates and rising wages to offset red-hot home prices; that's no longer the case
by Daniel Houston Dec 29
NAR survey shows large income gap between white and Black Realtors
White Realtors' median gross personal income last year was $49,400 while the median for Black Realtors was $16,700
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 30
Take Inman's second annual Agent Appreciation survey here
As we begin a new year, Inman wants to know how you're feeling about your career, your compensation and your life
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
3 realities broker-owners can't ignore
As a broker in 2020, if you want to keep your team intact — let alone grow it in numbers — you need to keep your finger on the pulse of what's going on. Here are 3 issues you need to factor in and learn from
by Erica Ramus Sep 17
Coaching is popular and highly regarded in real estate: Survey
Hundreds of real estate professionals who responded to an Inman survey expressed satisfaction with coaching, indicating it made them more money and improved their lives
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
Dollars and Sense: Why you need a financial adviser
Opinion
Don’t FSBO your financial future, seek professional help
by Jay Thompson Feb 19
For Sale sign
Median household can only afford 20 percent of homes in some states
by Patrick Kearns Apr 19
3 savvy moves that'll take your income to the next level
Opinion
Commit to just one of these, and see your business grow
by Abhi Golhar Jan 31
The government pays more to rich homeowners than poor renters
Housing subsidies are going to wealthy homeowners at nearly twice the rate of low income renters
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13