Published by REALTOR.com | February 14, 2025 For a century, progressives have made it harder to build new homes in prosperous areas. Workers, immigrants, and the economy pay the price. In January, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles spurred California Gov. Gavin Newsom to do something extraordinary for a progressive politician: take aim at regulations. …
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Published by REALTOR.com | January 25, 2025 The housing crisis in the U.S. shows no sign of easing as affordability hits even the middle class—across all U.S. states. The housing crisis in the U.S. shows no sign of easing as affordability hits even the middle class—across all U.S. states—and builders “focus on luxury instead of …
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Published by REALTOR.com | January 6, 2025 The U.S. housing market crawled to a standstill last year—and while the latest projections show that 2025 is expected to bring only limited relief to buyers and sellers, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The year closed out with the strongest seasonal slump since January 2023. …
Originally Published by REI Club With the older demographic accounting for a remarkable 16.8% of the U.S. population, or 55.8 million people in 2020, significant shifts await the real estate and financial sectors. The landscape of demographics is undergoing a profound transformation as the baby boomer generation approaches retirement age, a phenomenon often referred to …
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Published by REALTOR.com | December 11, 2024 Younger Americans who bought homes during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead the way in sales next year, a survey has found Younger Americans who bought homes during the COVID-19 pandemic could account for a surprisingly large share of home sellers in the coming year, as boomers who have …
Published by REALTOR.com | December 4, 2024 Trump, who first gained fame as a real estate developer, will take office in January. President-elect Donald Trump‘s second term in the White House could bring “significant shifts” to the housing market, according to the new 2025 housing forecast from the Realtor.com® economic research team. Trump, who first …
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Published by REALTOR.com | November 25, 2024 Baby boomers own 38% of the U.S. real estate and have record-high home equity. Is it time to cash out or stay put? Baby boomers hold a major advantage in the housing market, even as younger generations struggle to get their foot in the door. Right now, adults …
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Published by Think Realty | November 16, 2024 As housing prices soar beyond reach for many Americans, incorporate these potential solutions to mitigate market pressures According to the National Association of Homebuyers, 77% of American households cannot afford a median-priced home. In 2024, the median is $495,750. A combination of high home prices, increasing interest …
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Published by REALTOR.com | November 6, 2024 Sun Belt states continue to dominate when it comes to population growth and housing development. Rapid population growth and affordability are fueling some of the hottest markets investors need to keep an eye on in 2025. And Dallas, which saw the largest increase in population in 2023, according …
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Published by REALTOR.com | October 27, 2024 With the salary needed to afford a home more than doubling since the COVID-19 pandemic, the dream of owning a home has become harder for the average American. A townhouse—defined as a home where at least two floors share a wall with another home—might lack the space and …
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