Wynwood’s Answer to Miami’s 400% Condo Markups

Wynwood’s Answer to Miami’s 400% Condo Markups

In a city where new construction could come with a hefty 400% markup compared with existing homes, one developer is betting on “attainable luxury” with a musical twist. The Rider is bringing... Read more »
Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Your paycheck may be growing, but “inflation contagion” is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention... Read more »
America’s Aging Homes May Be Getting Harder To Fix

America’s Aging Homes May Be Getting Harder To Fix

While it’s well documented that regulatory friction is gumming up the new-construction pipeline, a new report offers a rare look at how local bureaucracy may also be affecting the homes already standing.... Read more »
What It Means for Housing

What It Means for Housing

A new era for the Federal Reserve starts on Friday, as Kevin Warsh takes over leadership of the central bank amid historic political tension and controversy surrounding the nation’s monetary policy. Warsh,... Read more »
The K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

The $25K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

New-construction homes often come with higher sticker prices, but a new analysis from Realtor.com® suggests they can be cheaper to own over time—potentially flipping the math for house hunters. Nationally, buyers of... Read more »
Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Owners

Mobile Home Residents See Rents Soar Under New Owners

Manufactured housing communities—where residents often own their homes but lease the land beneath them—have traditionally been viewed as an affordable housing option. However, private equity firms and large investment companies are increasingly... Read more »
AI Boom Drives Race for Homes in San Francisco Suburbs

AI Boom Drives Race for Homes in San Francisco Suburbs

Exhausted by San Francisco’s frenzied bidding wars and offers of hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking, a growing number of homebuyers are retreating across the city’s bridges to the surrounding counties—only... Read more »
This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

This Change to Credit Scores Could Help Millions Buy a Home

A government change could tip the scale for millions of “credit invisible” Americans and bring hundreds of billions in mortgage loans. In a rule change finalized last month, government-run mortgage giants Fannie... Read more »
Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

Newly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium of Up to 300%

If you’re looking for a newly built home in the city, there are typically fewer options than in the suburbs. Suburban building dominates the current market for new homes, with only 10%... Read more »
The Hidden Property Tax Penalty Hitting New Homebuyers

The Hidden Property Tax Penalty Hitting New Homebuyers

As the property tax revolt reaches a fever pitch across the country, a new analysis points to an often overlooked person bearing the brunt of rising tax burdens: homebuyers. The national push... Read more »