Housing
Major changes coming to the homebuying process
The US real estate industry will never be the same.
57% Of HOA Residents Don’t Like Having An HOA
More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.
NYC cracks down on short-term rentals, threatening platforms like Airbnb
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How Biden's goal to boost Black homeownership could be undone by a new mortgage rule
`These requirements would have the impact of exacerbating the already too-high homeownership gap,' said Marc Morial, head of the National Urban League.
New NYC law could cut down thousands of short-term rental listings
Airbnb called the new law a “de facto ban” on its listings.
Rent vs Buy Calculator: Should I Rent or Buy?
Is it better to buy or rent? Closing costs can get expensive and it can be better to rent, depending on how long you're staying. NerdWallet's calculator helps you determine if renting or buying a home makes more financial sense for you.
Zillow to offer a 1% down payment loan program | CNN Business
For buyers facing affordability challenges getting into a home of their own, Zillow Home Loans is rolling out a new option: a 1% down payment.
Getting ratio’d
This nasty calculation is keeping younger consumers out of homes.
Joey Politano 🏳️🌈 on Twitter
Cursed Fact:More of America's housing stock is from the 1950s than the 2010s pic.twitter.com/9nnae8Wnih— Joey Politano 🏳️🌈 (@JosephPolitano) August 14, 2023
Rental Market Trends in the U.S. — Rent Growth Finally Slows - NerdWallet
As of June 2023, rents in the U.S. are rising at a slower pace than in the previous year.
Fall in Airbnb listings revenues sparks housing market crash fears
Data shows that Airbnb revenues per listing have dropped by nearly 50 percent in some cities over a year—a decline that could force 'newbie' owners to sell, an expert said.
Portugal’s bid to attract foreign money backfires as rental market goes ‘crazy’
Government incentives and deregulation have brought digital nomads, Airbnbs and ‘golden visas’ – but steep housing costs for locals
🤔 The big AI question
A quick update on an odd market dynamic that we spotlighted a couple of days ago ... median home prices for existing homes have officially surpassed that of new homes, Matt writes.
Old homes are selling for more than new ones
This is quite an anomaly for residential real estate.
Home Prices Are Finally Falling: How Low Will They Go?
Just how far will home prices fall? That's the million-dollar question for frustrated homebuyers, worried sellers, and homeowners.
National Housing & Economic Forecast 2023 Mid-year Update: Despite Easing Home Prices, Costs Remain High
Realtor.com's midyear forecast and housing market predictions on key trends that will shape the remainder of the year. Home prices, market trends and more as we look toward the second half of 2023.
The Real Cost of Homeownership | Self Financial
We’ve calculated the true cost of owning a home accounting for all expenses of the average homeowner. See the findings here.
Rent Prices vs. Income: The Most and Least Affordable Cities for Renters in 2023
With rent outpacing income since 1985, we analyzed rent-to-income ratios in the 50 largest U.S. cities to find which are the most affordable.
Nearly Everyone With a Mortgage Has an Interest Rate Below 6%, Prompting Many to Stay Put
With rates now close to 7%, many homeowners aren’t moving, which is intensifying a shortage of homes for sale.
Housing Market Index (HMI)
The Housing Market Index (HMI) checks the pulse of the single-family housing market, according to a monthly survey of NAHB members.
Is a Home an Investment?
Many folks are often express thrilled when they sell their house for a higher price than what they initially paid for it. They think they made a big profit, but did they? were all of the cost factors considered. Buying or selling a home at the right time is crucial because real estate markets are cyclical. Frankly, much of this depends on luck. The housing market often experiences periods of rapid appreciation followed by periods of stagnation or depreciation. This significantly impacts how muc
How the US made affordable homes illegal
The rules that keep American housing expensive.Subscribe and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOOver the past year,...
The gentrification font: how a sleek typeface became a neighborhood omen
The clean, modern typeface has adorned the New Yorker, Shake Shack and even HBO’s Girls – now it might bedeck your last home
Seasonality in the Housing Market
Seasonality plays an important role in the housing market since it has an impact on the housing demand and supply.
How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You in 200 U.S. Cities?
Finding an apartment that’s just the right fit is every renter’s dream, whether we’re talking budget, lifestyle, or square footage. While some renters are willing to give up the extra room to live in a bustling city, many are turning to other cities and towns where they can get more apartment space for the money. So, […]
Dream Home Calculator | House Cost Estimator | Forner Lavoy
Determine the cost to build a new home in your area. Offering over 100+ unique inputs to help you determine the true cost of building.
Co-op to the top
Key financial differences between the most common ways to own a home.
Why are rent prices still so high?
And are these rental boogeymen actually to blame?
New Census Data Show Growing Share of Americans Struggling to Pay Rent | Enterprise Community Partners
New Census Bureau data show that for the first time since 2015 more than half of all renter households have reported struggling to pay their housing costs.