Published by The New York Times | June 2, 2025 Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened. As 2025 began, the stars were aligning for a housing market rebound. Inflation was easing, the economy looked strong and mortgage rates were drifting downward. …
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Published by REALTOR.com | June 9, 2025 With stubbornly high mortgage rates, homeowners are now tapping into their home equity instead of refinancing— and Wall Street is noticing. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, making homeownership a challenging path for many Americans. In fact, as of June 5, the 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.85%, according …
Published by Forbes.com | June 10, 2025 The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. is so pervasive, so complicated and affects so many families that experts say it calls for new and innovative solutions. The crisis impacting housing affordability stands among the most pervasive and complicated challenges facing the nation. In virtually every part of …
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Published by CNBC | June 5, 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts 13 to 19 named storms for the 2025 season, including three to five major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. It’s officially hurricane season, and early forecasts indicate it’s poised to be an active one. Now is the time to …
Published by REALTOR.com | June 4, 2025 Assuming a low-rate mortgage can save homebuyers big and potentially cut monthly payments nearly in half—but sellers benefit even more. The American dream of homeownership is now harder than ever to achieve. While there are many reasons for this, mortgage rates, which have more than doubled in the …
Published by CNBC | May 15, 2025 More than 40% of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan markets are struggling with a lack of affordable housing Ever since the epic run on housing in the first years of the pandemic, fueled by record-low mortgage rates, the market has been plagued by low supply and high prices. …
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Published by FOX Business | May 1, 2025 Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales takes aim at regulations, red tape Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales weighed in on what measures are needed to address America’s housing crisis, taking particular aim at excessive regulation. The U.S. has been contending with affordability and supply issues in its housing market for …
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Published by CNBC | April 30, 2025 Home prices have risen by roughly 45% since 2020 Starter homes now cost $1 million or more in 233 U.S. cities — nearly triple the number from five years ago. That’s according to a new Zillow analysis, which shows just how out of reach the housing market has …
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Published by Forbes.com | April 9, 2025 In this economy, with high uncertainty and recession risk, it’s hard to blame them. New economic data show an unprecedented number of young adults are forgoing homeownership in favor of renting: From 2012 to 2023, affordability worsened, yet young adults who could buy continued to do so. But …
Published by REALTOR.com | March 31, 2025 Home equity in the U.S. reached the third-highest level on record at the end of last year In welcome news for homeowners braving a volatile housing market, home equity in the U.S.—the share of your property you actually own—reached the third-highest level on record at the end of …
Homeowners Are Sitting on $34.7 Trillion in Equity—but Mortgage Debt Is Growing Read More »
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