...while home affordability declined. Another is that homeownership may be perceived as offering greater privacy and security than renting, a lifestyle benefit that may have proved especially desirable three years...

...Richmond (5.8%), Miami (5.4%), Oklahoma City (4.9%), Kansas City (4.1%), and Cincinnati (4.0%). Affordability is still the key driver of demand, and that's reflected in the markets that are appreciating...

...Research. "A two-fold approach is needed to help with both low affordability and limited housing supply. It's not just about increasing supply. We must boost the number of homes at...

...and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers.” Although rates may have fallen for the first time in three weeks, buyers are still...

...affordability concerns, including the lack of affordable housing supply. Our commitment has remained steady as we create opportunities for more people to buy, refinance, or rent a home. We are...

According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) published by Fannie Mae, the index decreased 1.2 points in May 2023 to an index level of 65.6 due to affordability...

...and return to average seasonal gains later in 2023.” Affordability continues to be a hurdle to homeownership for many as well, as Black Knight reports it now takes 34.2% of...

...(or waiting) to get into a home, and will surely exacerbate affordability, inventory, and bidding wars. Gen Zers (now aged 18 to 25) make up a noteworthy share of homebuyers—accounting...

...at very high risk for price declines. “Still, while slim inventory is pushing prices up once again and constraining affordability,” said Hepp, “recent trends suggest that home price growth in...

According to a new report from Zillow, research finds a growing majority of adults support adding more homes to their neighborhoods in response to the housing affordability crisis. Record-low inventory—triggered...