...affordability challenges, meant that both purchase and refinance volume plummeted,” said Marina Walsh, MBA’s VP of Industry Analysis. “The stellar profits of the previous two years dissipated because of the...

...that ultimately caused the entire market to crash. Today, housing is not the issue. Yes, home prices and affordability are a problem, and prices are coming down in some areas,...

As affordability constraints persist nationwide, upfront costs for renting can be a major burden that could put the cost of moving for many out of reach. New research shows renters...

...is seeing lower demand and fewer fresh listings as buyers and sellers weigh whether to dip a toe in or wait until conditions improve. Each gain in affordability is accompanied...

Housing affordability remains near all-time lows and is a challenge for many homebuyers of all races, orientations, and genders. According to new survey data from Realtor.com, recent LGBTQ+ and BIPOC...

...since the peak in October 2022. The decline in mortgage rates has increased house-buying power, thus providing an affordability boost for potential first-time buyers and encouraging some who previously felt...

...but affordability remains a real challenge in this environment.” A recent report from ATTOM has found that median-priced single-family homes and condos were less affordable in Q1 of 2023 compared...

...Chief Economist at CoreLogic. “Declines in the West are due to the tech industry slowdown and a severe lack of affordability after decades of undersupply. The consistent gains in the...

...below pre-pandemic levels due to affordability. In addition, inventory levels continued to deteriorate over the month falling for the fifth month to their lowest levels reported since May 2022. Seasonally-adjusted...

While overall housing remains expensive, many Americans continue to try and combat affordability hurdles amid inflated housing costs and historically-high mortgage rates. Meanwhile, the high cost of housing isn’t just...