As mortgage rates increase, homebuyers are looking for creative ways to purchase a home. Assumable mortgages could provide a way to do that

Texas and Florida have seen the strongest growth in inventory

While population growth can be an indicator of a city’s desirability, it can also lead to more expensive housing

This trend is most common in more expensive states such as California and New York

Exurbs, mountain towns, and other small cities have seen housing costs spike, while major cities see minimal change

Many homes in the US lack basic features for aging in place, but some cities provide more aging-friendly homes than others

In states with high housing costs, such as California and Hawaii, a homeowner’s mortgage payments could increase by $1,000 per month if they were to buy a new home

Ahead of the presidential election, affordability continues to be a concern for households across the US, but swing states, in particular, are feeling the pinch

The trend is more prevalent in some markets, such as Kentucky, which saw 73% of homes appraised higher than what they actually sold for during the first half of 2024