New college grads entering the market are forced to make a lot of decisions about their budget and rent affordability.
Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY
The great housing inventory divide: New construction vs existing-homes
In March, 33% of homes listed for sale were new homes in various stages of construction. That share from 2000-2019 was a 13% average.
It must be that Southern Charm! These areas in the South are topping the housing index
These metros remain a relatively affordable place to live and work, attracting people and businesses while other metros have become unaffordable.
Buying a house? Not now, many Americans say as frustration over economic conditions mount
The poll reflects the frustration of potential homebuyers. Few Americans think it is a good time to buy a house, even compared to the Great Recession.
‘Locked in’ mortgage rates mean few homes on market. How new construction has been a solution.
While new home construction is taking on an increased role in the marketplace, they continue to face ongoing challenges.
Is it better to rent or buy? The best house prices vary city to city
From 2016 to 2023, home prices in the 50 largest metros climbed 73%, whereas rent prices went up by 45%.
Housing market on the rise? Mortgage rate dip has immediate impact on several aspects.
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages dropped for the second consecutive week, leading to a quick impact to mortgage and refinance applications.
KeyBank named ‘worst lender for Black borrowers’ will undergo ‘racial equity audit’
A report found that KeyBank’s share of mortgage originations to Black borrowers was the lowest among the nation’s 50 largest home purchase lenders.
7 in 10 metros saw home price gains in the first quarter of 2023. See where.
Among the major U.S. regions, the South saw the largest share of single-family existing-home sales (46%) in the first quarter.
Single family homes for rent are getting more expensive. Here’s where prices are going up
Single-family rentals saw a 5% increase at the close of the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.