American Dream Moves to Markets That Still Build Today
The housing story of 2026 isn’t about a vanished dream. It’s about where the American Dream still thrives—where build...
Affordability
Affordability tag gathers 4 articles explaining housing costs, rent trends, purchasing power, and policy proposals. Learn practical steps to protect and grow your finances.
35 articlesDensity Design Is Not a Default Fix for Affordability
A growing number of U.S. cities are linking density design to how banks underwrite loans, aiming to stretch affordabi...
U.S. Cities Have Million-Dollar Starter Homes Amid Affordability Crunch
Housing affordability deteriorates as starter homes in dozens of metros breach seven-figure prices. A new study shows...
U.S. College Fixing Tuition with 10% of Family Income Cap
A private liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest launches a four-year tuition cap set at 10% of a family’s inc...
Mortgage Payments Rise 2.2% in May as Rates Push Up Costs
May data from the MBA shows mortgage payments rising 2.2% as rate moves and bigger loan applications weigh on buyers....
Government Regulations Nearly $132K Push Up New-Home Costs
A fresh NAHB study finds regulatory costs have raised the typical new-home price by about $131,734, representing 26.4...
Affordability Crisis That, First, Spurs Two-Parent Workdays
For the first time, the majority of two-parent households with children work full-time. New Census data analyzed by P...
Midwest Southern States Dominate Housing Scorecards
Realtor.com's 2026 housing scorecards reveal the Midwest and Southern states dominate affordability and new-home cons...
Nearly Half of U.S. Families Struggle to Meet Basics in 2024
An independent analysis released this week shows nearly half u.s. families couldn't cover basic necessities in 2024, ...
First-Time Buyers Missing Link Reshapes Housing Market
The missing link for first-time buyers is slowing housing transactions as higher down payments and tougher income qua...
These Best Airlines 2026: Top Picks From the Points Guy
The Points Guy releases its 2026 rankings, prioritizing value amid higher fuel costs and growing airline fees. See wh...
Will Getting Property Taxes Make Florida More Affordable
Florida moves to dramatically shift property tax rules for primary homeowners, potentially lowering monthly costs and...