5 Housing Markets That Would See a Huge Increase in Homeownership if Mortgage Rates Dropped
Spokane, Wash., would experience an 11.4% increase in affordability if rates dropped to 6%
Spring Housing Markets: Which Markets Saw the Most Appreciation, and Which Saw the Least?
Florida metros saw the weakest appreciation of all housing markets in the US
How 2023's Housing Market Conditions Are Affecting the 2024 Market
Last year ended on an optimistic note, but persistent headwinds still exist to keep 2024 from getting the housing market back to pre-pandemic levels
Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000
The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
10 Biggest Publicly Traded Home Builders Undeterred by High Mortgage Rates
Together, the 10 biggest builders recorded 77,255 new homes in Q1 2024, an increase of more than 18% from Q1 2023
States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Housing Markets
Top 10 Metros for New Homes in 2024
Punta Gorda, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., top the list of places where new-home construction is booming
Housing Markets
The 10 Hottest Housing Markets of 2024
Most of this year's hottest markets are located in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and South
Housing Markets
Pandemic-Driven Migration Has Decreased, but These Destinations Are Still Popular
As more employers call workers back to the office, the number of homebuyers moving to a different metro is dropping, and those who do move are seeking affordability
Housing Markets
Realtor.com Releases Annual List of Top Housing Markets for 2024
Topped by Toledo, Ohio, these are expected to be the hottest housing markets in 2024
Housing Markets
The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall
These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season
Housing Markets
Taking a Bite of the Big Apple: NY Top City for Vampires in 2023
These are the best and worst U.S. cities for blood donors, basement dwellers, and garlic haters
Housing Markets
Topeka Named Top Emerging Housing Market
Buyers are flocking to this Kansas city to reap the benefits of affordable housing and a low cost of living
Financing
What's It Take to Qualify for a Mortgage in the Largest US Metros?
The minimum income needed to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced home has risen higher than ever
Financing
How Much Does It Cost to Afford a Home in the Most Expensive US Cities?
Buyers now need more income to purchase a home, particularly in these metros
Housing Markets
Rare Pockets of Affordability in Top Emerging Housing Markets This Fall
The most popular cities for U.S. homebuyers this fall are also the most affordable