High Mortgage Costs Continue to Challenge U.S. Housing Affordability and Buyer Demand
High borrowing costs and home prices are challenging U.S. homebuyers, while local market conditions influence their options.
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New House Legislation Seeks to Remove Tariffs on Building Materials as Construction Costs Remain a Concern
A proposed measure would exempt selected building materials from tariffs, with potential implications for builders and housing affordability.
Federal Reserve Rate Increase Places New Focus on Housing Finance and Buyer Affordability
The Federal Reserve’s rate decision has renewed attention on mortgage costs, financing conditions, and housing affordability.
Housing Market Faces New Test as Homebuilding Slows While Multifamily Construction Surges
The U.S. housing market is entering a new phase marked by diverging construction trends, as single-family homebuilding continues to slow while multifamily development accelerates. The latest federal housing data suggest…
Apartment Supply Reshapes the U.S. Rental Market as Investors Adjust Long-Term Strategies
The U.S. rental housing market is entering a new phase as a surge in multifamily apartment construction continues to reshape supply-and-demand dynamics across many metropolitan areas. Recent industry data indicate…
Mortgage Rates Rise to Start the Week as Real Estate Market Watches Inflation Data
The U.S. housing market began the week of July 14 facing renewed pressure as mortgage rates moved higher amid rising Treasury yields and investor concerns over inflation. While the increase…