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Housing market
Checking in on the path of pandemic homebuying
Aug 10, 2023
Three real estate agents explain how their communities have changed.
Homeowners are gaining equity, but it may be going untapped
by
Henry Epp
Jul 31, 2023
A new report finds the rate of mortgage borrowers considered "equity rich" increased to 49% in the second quarter.
U.S. asking rents decline (slightly), but continue to rise in some regions
Jul 28, 2023
Asking rents are down 1% nationally, though they're still rising in some regions.
Co-buying a house with your best friend
Jul 27, 2023
The lack of affordability has spurred “nontraditional setups” like this partnership between women who trust each other and work well together.
The rise and fall of home prices across America
Jul 25, 2023
Property values are generally down from the same time in 2022, but they have been rising in recent months and vary regionally.
Piano movers, inspectors and more feel the pain of housing market slowdown
Jul 24, 2023
More people are staying put, which means they’re not paying for the adjacent services we need when buying a home.
With existing home inventory low, there are economic incentives to build more
Jul 21, 2023
But one economist warns it’ll “take decades of building, not just one good year, for the market to come back into a healthy place.”
For public good, not for profit.
Supply of low-cost apartments dwindled over last decade, study says
by
Matt Levin
Jul 7, 2023
Ultra-cheap rentals declined in every state, especially in Texas and North Carolina, where renters from more expensive markets are moving.
Has the housing market landed ... softly?
by
Matt Levin
Jun 27, 2023
New Case-Shiller data suggests prices are rebounding after a moderate dip, though regional differences are pronounced.
When moving means a higher mortgage rate, why sell?
Jun 22, 2023
Last month, 20% fewer existing homes were sold than in May 2022. People are staying put — and staying together — to avoid higher costs.