...continued struggle with affordability, as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) found that overall mortgage application volume fell 4.2% week-over-week, as new purchase apps hit levels not seen since April of...

...and New York (136.9). Homebuyer affordability increased slightly for Black households, with the national PAPI decreasing from 176.3 in June to 174.7 in July. Homebuyer affordability increased slightly for Hispanic...

...and amenities within reach of a nearby city center." Affordability Remains a Driving Factor for Home Sales Activity The presence of zip codes within higher-priced major metros on Realtor.com's list...

...gap, and they're competing against each other for the limited number of affordable starter homes on the market." It’s no secret that affordability is the greatest hurdle for first-time home...

...the elevated rate environment and the erosion of purchasing power. Low housing supply is also keeping home prices high in many markets, adding to the affordability hurdles buyers are facing.”...

...sale combined with continued affordability constraints and homeowners remaining “locked in” to their low mortgage rate. Alternatively, if the economy enters a recession, improvements in affordability and inventory stemming from...

...ICE acquisition of Black Knight. “As our nation continues to grapple with crisis-level housing affordability and supply issues, it is vital that the federal government does not create conditions that...

...“Most homeowners continue to enjoy large wealth gains from recent years with little concern about home price declines,” said Yun. “However, many renters are concerned as they’re facing growing affordability...

...eroded housing affordability, and put a damper on consumer demand. “Rising mortgage rates and high construction costs stemming from a dearth of construction workers, a lack of buildable lots and...

...Ohio; Minneapolis; Cincinnati; and Kansas City, KS. South and West affordability improves, Midwest rents rise While rents in the South and West remain high, these areas show improved affordability, following...