Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply
Inventory levels declined 9.5% year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Price growth in the nation's metros continues to slow
The median home price in the country's metros grew 3.9% year over year, to $254,800, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns May 14
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Low inventory and rising home prices have continued to push pending home sales down, according to NAR report
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Average earner would struggle to buy home on their own in 68% of counties: study
As home price growth outpaces wage growth, many buyers are moving away from the coasts in search of more affordable markets
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
January existing-home sales drop 3.2%, the largest decline since 2014
Continued inventory shortages are to blame for the two-month slump
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
Starter homes gaining equity faster than luxury sector: Zillow
Affordable housing inventory has decreased by 18% year-over-year, quickly pushing up home value appreciation
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
Housing inventory hit all-time low in Q4 2017: NAR
Median home price increased 5.3% YOY to $247,800
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
Here's how many Thanksgiving dinners it takes to pay rent
38.4 turkey dinners would cover the cost of a two-bedroom in San Francisco.
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
Surprise, surprise: California is the most expensive place to buy a home
Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland follow closely behind
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Chicagoland real estate market sees prices, sales rise in August
Re/Max housing report finds all counties in metro area experiencing yearly gains
by Kimberly Manning Oct 5
Black Knight LA home price index for July 2016
How are home prices in Los Angeles faring?
by Inman Oct 3
Black Knight New York home price index for July 2016
How are New York State and New York City's home prices faring?
by Inman Oct 3
Chicago home sales take a surprising turn up in August
Statewide home sales made a mad dash into the autumn leaf pile
by Britt Chester Sep 28
Election season is always wild in swing states, but so are home prices
Swing states hinging the presidential election also have highest median home price growth since 2012
by Britt Chester Sep 26