Housing Market Stalls as Mortgage Rates Rise, Recession Loom...
Hopes for a housing market rebound in 2025 are fading as rising mortgage rates and growing fears of a recession put a da...
Home Sales Hit 15-Year Low in April Amid High Interest Rates
April home sales declined to their lowest level since 2009, signaling continued challenges in the spring housing market....
Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens Across the US
The American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly out of reach. Sky-high housing prices, coupled with rising...
Homebuilders Prepare for Slower Growth, Higher Costs in 2025
Despite recent increases in new home sales, homebuilders are anticipating a challenging year ahead. Rising material cost...
Home Affordability Index: Measuring the Difficulty of Buying...
NBC News has created an index to track how challenging it is to purchase a home across the United States. The index cons...
First-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Older: Millennials Face Ma...
The age of the average first-time homebuyer in the U.S. is rising, with many now approaching 40. This trend reflects the...
Housing Costs Rise Sharply: Democrats Seek Explanations
Home prices have increased significantly in recent years, outpacing wage growth. Some Democrats are suggesting that poli...
Housing Market Improves, Trade War Threatens Progress
Finding a home is getting a little easier for buyers, but prices are still high. Experts warn that ongoing trade tension...
FHFA to Maintain Current Loan Limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will keep the current conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. F...
Tariffs Drive Up Construction Costs, Developers Warn
Construction companies are increasing their prices by up to 20% due to concerns about potential tariffs on imported mate...
Housing Market Shifts: Sellers Outnumber Buyers, Experts Explain
The housing market is showing signs of change. Last month, the number of homes for sale exceeded the number of intereste...
Most and Least Affordable U.S. Cities for Homebuyers
Buying a home can be a major financial decision, and affordability varies greatly across the United States. A new study...
Affordable Housing Crisis: Middle Class Struggles to Find Homes
A new report reveals the growing challenges faced by middle-class families in finding affordable housing. With rising ho...
Home Affordability Plummets for Middle-Class Americans
A new study reveals a significant decline in home affordability for middle-class Americans. Households earning $75,000 c...
Canadian Housing Costs Squeeze Out Next Generation
Skyrocketing housing prices in Canada are making it difficult for young people to afford homes, even in cities where the...
Canada's Housing Crisis: Million-Dollar Homes, Unaffordable for Children
While Canadian elections often focus on international issues like trade tariffs, the growing housing affordability crisi...
US Wealth Hits Record High, But Economic Sentiment Declines
American wealth has reached a new peak, fueled by rising stock and home values. However, this growth is primarily benefi...