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Housing
First-time homebuyers are a growing share of the market
by
Amy Scott
Jul 17, 2024
But not because it's easier to buy.
Rise in house completions means relief is coming for home seekers
Jul 17, 2024
The increase in housing supply will help bring down, or at least steady, prices, experts say.
Homebuilders still glum with rates still high
Jul 16, 2024
In the midst of a lagging housing market, builders hope for easier terms on mortgages and construction loans.
Home insurance premiums are surging. That's bad news for low-income housing — and its residents.
by
Matt Levin
Jul 3, 2024
The more low-income housing nonprofits have to pay for insurance, the less they have leftover to build new units to ease the housing shortage.
Lumber is cheap, but building or renovating a home isn’t
Jul 1, 2024
The price of lumber has plummeted since early in the pandemic, but other building materials are up 30% from 2019.
Foreigners find Japan's empty homes not empty of value
Jun 26, 2024
There are millions of empty homes in Japan. A growing number of immigrants are buying and renovating them.
For public good, not for profit.
Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?
Jun 20, 2024
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
How does the cost of housing figure into the consumer price index? It's complicated.
Jun 14, 2024
Owners' equivalent rent measures the market cost of living in a home — which is a bit different from how much we actually spend on housing.
For young voters, housing is a top issue in this election
by
Amy Scott
Jun 14, 2024
High home prices and high mortgage rates can make homeownership feel impossible for Gen Zers. But what can the president do about it?