Tag Archives: Affordability

Despite economic conditions, a new report from TD Bank has revealed more than one-third of homebuyers planning to purchase a home reported that now is a good time to buy, as 54% of respondents said their level of financial preparedness has improved over the last two years.

A new publication from HUD focuses on land usage and zoning to spotlight reforms that state and local governments can adopt to increase the nation’s housing inventory.

Fannie Mae’s Malloy Evans discusses how lessons learned from the 2008 housing crisis are being applied today toward the GSE’s goal of keeping more Americans in their homes.

According to a new LendingTree study, more than eight million adults throughout the U.S. aren’t caught up on rent, citing continued affordability constraints, and greater overall housing costs.

Homebuying conditions for house hunters may be improving as the portion of average wages nationwide required for typical major homeownership expenses fell slightly to 30% in Q1, according to ATTOM's latest U.S. Home Affordability Report.

A new analysis from United Regions Van Lines examines the states that offer the greatest housing savings and which states rank highest in employment opportunities.

For those facing financial hardship, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will enhance their payment deferral policies to allow borrowers to defer up to six months of mortgage payments.

According to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for February 2023, the median sales price experienced a slight rise over January, ending a seven-month streak of price declines.

While many homebuyers remained on the sidelines, home sales and competition leveled off in February, as the median U.S. home sale price fell 1.2% in February, marking the first year-over-year decline since 2012.

According to a new report from Redfin, the nationwide median asking rent inched upward just 1.7% in February, marking the smallest increase in nearly two years, and the lowest level in 12 months.