Tagged: Affordability

The MBA reports homebuyer affordability improved for the fourth consecutive month in August

House prices in small towns may not be what you’d expect

Even one-fifth more affordable listings hasn’t moved the needle as the pervasive affordability problem demands bigger changes, analysis finds

Sellers now outnumber buyers by widest margin in records dating back a dozen years

But latest new home sales report shows July 2025 sales stayed about flat from June’s upwardly revised rate

Builders offering incentives to move inventory as they proceed more cautiously with new projects

Houses trending smaller as builders contend with affordability issues

Stays negative for 16th consecutive month, though showing strong regional variation

Amid expectations for a slowdown, data offers a glimmer of momentum, but challenges persist

Borrower demand remains strong, but is stifled by inventory and affordability barriers