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A new survey from LendingTree revealed that in addition to rising mortgage rates and housing costs, approximately 39.79% of respondents cited rent increases as the primary reason why they felt pressured to move, followed by landlords not making repairs and living in unsafe neighborhoods.

"The dynamics influencing the U.S. housing market appear to continuously work against everyday Americans, potentially to the point where they could start to have a significant impact on home prices," said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM.

According to a new LendingTree study, the nation’s most expensive towns are often found in popular vacation spots; however, such homebuyers may further deplete the already limited housing supply, driving up home prices and making housing difficult to afford for locals.

A new BofA study revealed that American employees continue to feel stressed about their finances and remain concerned about the increasing cost of living, with an estimated 67% of American employees reporting that the cost of living is outpacing growth in their salary or wages.

A new Zillow study revealed that total U.S. housing value has surged more than $2.6 trillion over the past year, an estimated 49% higher than before the pandemic, with new home construction continuing as the primary driver of housing market growth.

A new All Star Home study revealed that 1 in 5 homeowners regret relocating, citing unexpected home costs as their top reason, while more than 20% of Americans said they regret how much they paid for their home.

According to the First American Real House Price Index, housing affordability dropped to its lowest point in more than three decades, with home prices jumping 2% from June.

Two new studies from the National Association of Realtors show that elevated home prices and limited housing supply are continuous homebuying barriers cited across different races and ethnicities, hampering home sales and affecting prospective buyers nationwide.

The MBA's Mortgage Credit Availability Index revealed that August's share of mortgage credit availability was on the upswing after a decrease in July, which resulted in the lowest level of credit availability recorded since 2013.

Even the most affordable metro areas analyzed in NerdWallet's latest Q2 housing activity report experienced price increases that decreased overall affordability, as rising home prices and high interest rates continue to make the homebuying process even more difficult for potential first-time buyers.