Tag Archives: Affordability

Despite home price increases over the last three years, homes are still affordable by historical standards, according to the Urban Institute's Monthly Chartbook: Housing Finance At A Glance.

A new report from Realtor.com released Thursday found that strong housing supply-and-demand dynamics driven by affordability, are expanding local economies. In addition, lifestyle benefits are spotlighting markets and attracting new buyers.

Home prices are edging up once again thanks to pent up buyer demand, affordability, consumer confidence, and an improving labor market.