Tagged: Housing Affordability

Redfin has found that contract fallout is climbing, as the housing market faces continued affordability pressures

A group of trade associations is urging regulators to ease mortgage-related capital requirements, arguing reforms could restore bank participation in lending, servicing, and securitization, while strengthening housing affordability

NAR reports pending home sales fell 0.8 % in January amid tight inventory, affordability challenges, and rising household costs, signaling continued caution among prospective buyers heading into spring

Despite ongoing affordability and labor challenges, the National Association of Home Builders forecasts modest single-family construction growth ahead, supported by easing mortgage rates and continued demand for more attainable housing options

A new Redfin analysis finds buyers now need $111,252 to afford the typical U.S. home — down 4% year-over-year — as lower mortgage rates and slower price growth begin to ease affordability pressures in most major metros

High mortgage rates, buyer hesitancy, and persistent labor and lot shortages remain the top concerns for home builders, according to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders

A Redfin-commissioned survey finds single Americans are significantly more likely than married couples to struggle with housing costs, underscoring the financial strain of relying on a single income in today’s high-priced market

H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, aims to boost supply and affordability by streamlining federal programs, modernizing regulations, and expanding financing tools to accelerate home construction nationwide

A coalition of U.S. senators is urging the CFPB to withdraw a proposed rule eliminating disparate impact enforcement under ECOA, warning it would exacerbate housing affordability challenges and restrict access to credit

Realtor.com’s 2026 rankings highlight the U.S. markets where affordability, inventory, and local amenities still offer first-time buyers a viable path to homeownership despite nationwide challenges