Affordability Philanthropic Efforts to Bring Affordability to Cities Raise Questions The Partnership for the Bay’s Future is the latest coalition to funnel private investment into affordable housing efforts. The investment...
Sales Housing Weakness Casts Shadow on Overall Economy The latest expert analysis on housing market conditions says that while it's "too soon to panic" about current housing conditions, "a deeper...
Remodeling Projects Homeowners Less Likely to Remodel in 2019 Homebuying and selling are primary drivers for remodeling projects, but with fewer sales, slowing price appreciation, and rates ticking up,...
Economics Market Watchers Say Stocks, Shutdown Stunting Sales Home sales data for December 2018 had a lot of industry economists and experts scratching their heads, and two real estate professionals are...
Affordability These U.S. Cities Are 'Recession-Proof' A new ranking analyzes U.S. cities based on how "recession-proof" they are. The Livability.com study measures employment rate strength over...
Remodeling Projects How Homeowners Are Financing Renovation Projects Homeowners are increasingly using their savings to finance home renovation projects rather than their home's equity, says a new survey by TD...
Economics The New Era of Unconventional Mortgage Loans Lenders are issuing more unconventional mortgage loans that do not require pay stubs or tax forms for income verification. Such lending...
Financing Crowdfunding to 'Feather the Nest' Crowdfunding a down payment to purchase a home has been gaining popularity, with many homebuyer hopefuls asking for assistance instead of...
Sales Easing Conditions Not Enough for These Buyers Despite recent dips in home sales and slower price appreciation, middle-class homebuyers are still feeling priced out of the market. ...
Economics The Labor Market's Missing Middle Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) labor economist David Autor recently explained why cities are no longer beacons of opportunity...