Homeownership is becoming more and more difficult, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report, which revealed that in Q3, housing affordability worsened across the nation amid continuing increases in home prices and mortgage rates.
Read More »Report Spotlights Homebuying Discrimination Against Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ+ Communities
A new Redfin survey revealed that nearly one-third of Black and Hispanic respondents faced some sort of discrimination while house hunting, while 22% of LGBTQ+ respondents also reported being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.
Read More »How a Government Shutdown Could Impact the Industry
A partial shutdown of government operations would result in the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs of interest to the housing industry if Congress is unable to agree on the provisions of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government by September 30.
Read More »U.S. Housing Market Value Surges More Than $2.6T YoY
The total value of the U.S. housing market surged more than $2.6 trillion year-over-year, nearly 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, as a new Zillow report revealed which states and metro areas boast the most valuable real estate in the nation.
Read More »Study Examines Why 1 in 5 Americans Regret Moving
Among homeowners who have relocated in the last three years, more than 20% regret moving, according to a new study from All Star Home, with unexpected housing costs cited as the top driver of buyer's remorse.
Read More »Homebuying Power Weakens as Housing Affordability Plummets
Consumer homebuying power decreased from June to July 2023 and decreased 11.0% year-over-year, according to the First American Real House Price Index, sending housing affordability to its lowest level in more than three decades.
Read More »Rents Decline for Fourth Straight Month as Homebuying Costs Elevate
"Rents have registered steady declines for the past four months and, while they remain well above pre-pandemic levels, when you factor in the impact of record-high mortgage rates and high home prices, it's understandable that many would-be homebuyers are choosing to remain on the sidelines," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com.
Read More »Single-Family Rents Experience 15th Consecutive Month of Deceleration
While U.S. single-family rents posted 3.1% year-over-year growth in July, representing the 15th consecutive month of deceleration, numbers are still in line with pre-pandemic trends, according to a new report from Redfin.
Read More »Examining New Housing Development, Homebuilder Sentiment
According to a new survey from Redfin, while nearly 80% of respondents support building more homes, one-third of pro-building respondents remained positive about an apartment complex being built in their neighborhood, while 20% of them were opposed to it.
Read More »HUD Awards $8.6M to Assist Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."
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