Housing association leaders on the affordability landscape, 2024 priorities

Housing association leaders on the affordability landscape, 2024 priorities

Affordability remains a critical issue in virtually all conversations about housing, and few people understand that reality better than leading housing and mortgage industry advocacy groups. HousingWire sat down with three industry... Read more »
3 steps real estate agents can take to make a big difference in housing affordability

3 steps real estate agents can take to make a big difference in housing affordability

Despite rising housing unaffordability, we in the real estate business know that homeownership is still a fantastic way to build generational wealth. Not surprisingly, affordability is inextricably linked to fair housing, as... Read more »
Buyers will have more options in 2024, but affordability woes will persist: Bright MLS

Buyers will have more options in 2024, but affordability woes will persist: Bright MLS

Bright MLS released its National Housing Market Outlook on Wednesday, which shows that affordability will remain the biggest challenge for homebuyers next year. Homebuyer traffic will increase in 2024, fueled by lower... Read more »
Opinion: 5 policy changes that can improve housing affordability

Opinion: 5 policy changes that can improve housing affordability

The median price of a home in America is rapidly becoming out of reach for most first-time homebuyers. This is especially true for minority families who on average have less wealth than... Read more »
Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE

Homebuyers faced high mortgage rates, worsening affordability in October: ICE

Stubbornly elevated mortgage rates created more affordability pressures for homebuyers in October, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s November Mortgage Monitor report. In October, the monthly payment needed to purchase a median-priced home... Read more »