Starter Homes Lose Ground as Luxury Holds Strong

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently declared the K-shaped economy “over.” But new data shows the divide remains deeply entrenched in housing—showing up before a sale ever happens, in who is still shopping.... Read more »
Massachusetts Considers Eliminating Single-Family Zoning

Massachusetts Considers Eliminating Single-Family Zoning

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are eyeing a change that could mean the end of single-family zoning in the state. Lawmakers inserted a provision into a major economic development bill, S.3178, that would allow... Read more »
What Is a Starter Home? The Small, Affordable Houses That Aren’t Being Built Anymore

What Is a Starter Home? The Small, Affordable Houses That Aren’t Being Built Anymore

Owning a little house on a plot of land had become synonymous with the American dream—a sign of prosperity and social mobility. Affectionately known as the starter home, it was seen as... Read more »
Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’

Why Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’

First-time homebuyers are increasingly bypassing smaller, more affordable starter homes, opting instead to wait for their “forever home” and avoid the hassle of having to upgrade later in life.   Sixty-five percent... Read more »