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A shift toward townhouses could address some of America's housing woes

by Amy Scott and Sarah Leeson
Nov 12, 2024
Medium-density housing is cheaper than traditional homes and might be a better fit for today's American family, says columnist Heather Long.
High-rise apartment buildings are largely not being built in the U.S. Instead, townhouses, like the ones above, are having a moment.
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Why housing inflation looks sticky

by Kristin Schwab
Sep 30, 2024
August's personal consumption expenditures index clocked in at 2.2%. That's down from July, but the housing category is one of the slowest to cool.
Housing inflation is stubborn, in part, because there's simply not enough housing.
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Apartment rents aren't rising as quickly anymore, but remain far higher than pre-pandemic

by Samantha Fields
Sep 3, 2024
In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.
A milestone few New Yorkers are celebrating: The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment there is currently $4,500.
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At the DNC, mayors underscore need for affordable housing

by Nova Safo
Aug 20, 2024
"[Housing] is the leading issue that American mayors cite when talking about the big challenges facing their cities," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.
Mayors at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.
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California governor pushes for homeless crackdown in wake of Supreme Court decision

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 19, 2024
Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness says Gov. Gavin Newsom's policy of clearing encampments could make things worse.
"Our elected leaders need to commit to long-term solutions, because this problem wasn't created overnight and it's not going to be solved overnight," said Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
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Why do mortgage rates move when the Fed keeps interest rates stable?

by Henry Epp
Aug 8, 2024
The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is just the first layer that goes into determining mortgage rates.
There’s more that goes into mortgage rates than just the federal funds rate, which the Federal Reserve sets.
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Mortgage rates fall in anticipation of a Fed rate cut

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 8, 2024
Rates hovered around 7% for a good part of this year.
Mortgage rates are now the lowest they've been since May 2023.
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New study indicates finances are putting some adults off having children

by Samantha Fields
Jul 29, 2024
The survey from the Pew Research Center says child care costs and student debt are among the factors dissuading potential parents.
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High housing costs likely to play a role in the UK's general election

by Leanna Byrne
Jul 1, 2024
The cost of housing is a big issue in the U.K. general election. Are people actually hopeful that politicians’ pledges could improve things?
The average property price paid by a first-time buyer in the U.K. last year was just over a quarter of a million dollars.
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Homes in most metropolitan areas are overvalued, a new report says. Here's why.

by Caleigh Wells
May 22, 2024
Normally, higher interest rates mean cheaper homes. Not this time.
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