Despite the modest uptick, price growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation. Annual gains were less than one-third of the 5.1% average home price increase... Read more »
ROAD to Housing Act With a goal of streamlined permitting, expanded infrastructure investments, and new developments to increases housing supply and affordability across the country, NAR has been a strong proponent of... Read more »
President Trump’s 2026 housing reforms aim to boost affordability by lowering mortgage rates, cutting red tape on new construction, and possibly introducing new loan types, though the full impact depends on legislative... Read more »
From rent affordability to mortgage rates and housing supply, here’s what’s changing—and what it signals for you and the year ahead. We know rents are a challenge for many, and this month’s... Read more »
Affordability is also emerging as the central fault line of next year’s elections. Polls show the cost of living eclipses other issues as the top concern among voters, and both major political... Read more »
“Higher mortgage rates change the math for buyers and sellers alike,” said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. “Renovated homes still catch buyers’ eyes, but financing the cost of those improvements at... Read more »
A new bill aimed at tackling the housing affordability crisis has advanced out of committee in the U.S. House, renewing hopes that the federal government will take action to address soaring costs.... Read more »
The company said it focuses on access and flexibility, with no minimum credit score or long-term lease required, allowing residents to move in quickly, sometimes within 48 hours. “Unfortunately, the housing crisis... Read more »
As the holidays approach, we’re taking a look ahead to 2026 and a look at how the housing market is faring right now. First, the Realtor.com® November Housing Trends Report showed that... Read more »
In recent weeks, President Trump has increasingly focused on “affordability” as a top priority. When it comes to housing, that means addressing homeownership affordability challenges, which are significant by historical standards. According... Read more »