Housing Markets How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment? A recent study reveals how much space the average rent could afford in the nation's 100 largest cities if it went toward a mortgage payment instead
Affordability Mortgage Demand Falls to 28-Year Low Rising interest rates are causing a growing number of prospective buyers to think twice about buying
Market Data + Trends Is Respite From Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates on the Horizon? A cooler seasonal market could lead to long-awaited price drops after a summer of record gains
Off-Site Construction Off-Site Construction's Role in Providing Affordable Housing As affordable housing becomes harder to find, off-site construction is gaining traction as a viable alternative
Market Data + Trends Housing Inventory Reaches Highest Level of 2023 In a nutshell: Rising mortgage rates make more housing inventory
Housing Markets First-Time Buyers Are Really Feeling the Pinch Starter homes are becoming both harder to find and harder to afford, particularly in these local markets
Market Data + Trends US Home Prices Are Rising Again An inventory shortage caused by climbing interest rates is causing home prices to surge for the first time in five months
Housing Markets Which Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Rent Drops? Rental prices are beginning to fall from peak highs, but not all metros are seeing equal relief
Economics How a Mild Recession Could Actually Help the Housing Market A housing recession may not be as scary as it sounds, especially after years of unprecedented growth leading to a supply/demand imbalance
Affordability Maine Will Spend $65M of Its 2023 Budget Surplus on Affordable Housing Maine's $141 million surplus for fiscal year 2023 will be used to fill the state's 'rainy day' fund and build more affordable housing