Affordability

"Affordability is going to be the biggest factor in housing for 2023, but there's room for optimism on that front if mortgage rates recede," said Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen.

“House prices were flat for the third quarter but continued to remain above levels from a year ago,” said William Doerner, Ph.D., Supervisory Economist in FHFA’s Division of Research and Statistics.

“It is the sacred duty of community leaders, policy makers, and financial industry specialists to lift communities so that all children can thrive and grow up with opportunities for good health, wealth, and happiness in their lives,” said NAREB President Lydia Pope.

The Sunbelt is attracting more homebuyers as they seek out affordable housing options, according to a report.

A new FairPlay analysis of U.S. mortgage approvals reveals deep inequities in mortgage fairness over time, as data found that mortgage fairness for both applicants in a community declines as the population of Black and Native American residents increases.

As remote work migration continues to rise, a new study from RentCafe has determined the most desirable cities to move to for those working from home. Here are the latest findings.

Aggressive rate hikes coupled with sky-high home prices mean buyers are bleeding money.

A majority of Americans are delaying life events and activities due to rising inflation, according to a new study from Bankrate, which found that an estimated 53% of consumers have delayed a major financial milestone due to the state of the economy.

According to First American’s Chief Economist, two major hurdles stand in the way of homebuyers and affordable homes. Click through to find out what those obstacles are.

A new report from the Urban Institute revealed some 65% voucher holders nationwide are Black or Hispanic, versus 40% of the overall U.S. renter population.