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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
The new regulatory approach is meant to reduce the chance that banks will have to pay huge settlements for mishandling FHA loans
Approved by the Federal Reserve on Friday, the adjustment, from $250K to $400K, marks the first time in 25 years such an appraisal threshold has changed
Sales of new single-family homes rose an astounding 18% year-over-year in August, according to US Census Bureau
The median sales prices of all new homes sold in July was reported at $312,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
New homes authorized by permits dropped 6% in June, but the single-family sector only saw a 0.4% annual decrease
The new limits impact who is eligible for several initiatives, including public and Section 8 housing
Residential housing starts fell by 11.2%, Census Bureau says
Government workers not collecting a paycheck as a result of the shutdown will impact the housing market
The average single-family home now clocks in at $395,000
The long-time tenants complained to HUD after a building manager refused their requests for 7 years straight
A neighbor called the police after seeing Alabama Realtor Cheryl Piccinini attempting to enter home for a showing
A slew of political appointees at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development have been found to have no housing experience, in some cases no college degree
Good news for an inventory-challenged market, but a shortfall of new permits could spell trouble down the line