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Government + Policy

The Missing Middle: How Recent Policies Aim to Create Housing for the Average American

The need for workforce and middle-income housing is growing due to affordability challenges, and many local and state governments are creating programs to help expedite construction

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Government + Policy

As Home Values Increase, Homeowners Face Higher Property Taxes

With home values rising 54% in the past five years, some states are implementing measures to limit property tax increases

Affordability

5 Cities Where Renters Can Afford to Buy a Home

Many Midwestern housing markets remain affordable choices for buyers, while coastal cities are primarily affordable to renters

Financing

Data Show 24% of Homeowners Now Have Mortgage Rates Above 5%

As mortgage rates continue to rise, there could be a shift in refinancing trends

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Market Data + Trends

10 Things to Know About the Current Housing Market

High mortgage rates and low inventory have made the housing market challenging, but understanding these key points can provide clearer context about where the market is headed

Housing Markets

10 Most Affordable Lake Towns in the US

The South and Upper Midwest have the highest share of affordable lakeside properties

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Market Data + Trends

As Americans Are Priced Out of Major Cities, Suburbs See More Growth

US suburbs are now growing faster than major cities, with the South experiencing the most population growth

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Market Data + Trends

A Closer Look at How Much Home Prices Have Risen

Using nominal rates, data show home prices have shot up 73% since 2006. But that's not the whole story

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Demographics

Could Being Part of the Sandwich Generation Help Millennials Afford a Home?

Some say living in a multigenerational household has helped them to afford a home, but others say it's been a financial burden

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Affordability

Current Housing Market Conditions Likely to Persist Through at Least 2026

Bank of America economists warn high housing costs will persist as there isn’t a “magic fix” to solve the affordability crisis

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features