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 »
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 »
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 »
Just as the spring homebuying season was set to kick off, the market seemingly opened its doors: Inventory was up year over year, list prices had cooled from recent highs, and mortgage... Read more »
Arizona, California, and Nevada have proposed a high-stakes plan to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2026. While the goal is to stabilize the West’s most vital waterway, the... Read more »
In a normal market, an empty home is a wasting asset: Equity sits trapped, no rent comes in, and the owner keeps paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and fees. But the... Read more »
Boston is staring down a mass exodus of young residents who are being squeezed out by surging housing costs driving them toward more affordable markets, according to a new survey. The 2026... Read more »
As we navigate the peak spring homebuying season, the economic backdrop remains characterized by a persistent “cloudy” outlook. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have injected a fresh dose of volatility... Read more »
The share of Americans who are both married and own a home by age 30 has shrunk from 52% in 1960 to just 12%, according to new data—in a shocking collapse that... Read more »
Construction activity on single-family homes notched a swift uptick in March, as home builders experienced better weather. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and... Read more »