AI-Edited Listings Ignite NYC Debate on StreetEasy
New York City unveils a plan to force disclosure of AI-edited rental photos, part of a broader tenant-protection pack...
Housing
On this Housing tag page, you'll find 4 articles analyzing affordability, policy shifts, and market dynamics to help you budget smarter, plan for future home costs, and grow your finances.
149 articlesD.R. Horton Bets Operating Discipline to Weather Demand Turbulence
D.R. Horton posted stronger third-quarter profitability but trimmed its full-year guidance, signaling a pivot to marg...
Will Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Raise Builders Costs?
A potential 50% tariff on Canadian goods could lift construction costs and tighten loan terms. If negotiations fail, ...
Starter Home Affordability Crawling Back: Top Regions
As mortgage costs ease slightly and new listings rise, starter home affordability crawling back is taking hold in sev...
Housing Market Weather Iran: Rates and Conflict Tests
As Iran escalates into conflict 2.0 and mortgage rates linger near the sixes, the housing market faces new tests. Thi...
They’ve Wanted to Downsize for Years, but a 3% Mortgage
A retired couple confronts a familiar retirement puzzle: stay in a costly, large home or downsize, even as borrowing ...
Housing Permits Near Cycle Lows Clash with Starts Today
June data reveal a surprising split: housing starts topped expectations while housing permits near cycle lows, hintin...
U.S. Metro Areas Where Builders Slashing New Home Prices
As existing-home prices hit record highs, builders in 10 U.S. metro areas are offering discounts on new homes. The mo...
Despite Road Passing, Construction Hopes Hit Reality
The ROAD Act was billed as a catalyst for more homes, but builders, lenders, and markets show a tepid path forward as...
Housing Costs Pin Delayed Marriage and the First-Time Buyer
Rising housing costs are reshaping life plans as couples delay marriage to save for a home. The market for first-time...
Stock Market Shelter: The Math Behind Your Money Today
As markets shift in mid-2026, investors and borrowers weigh whether shelter costs or the stock market deliver stronge...
Housing Market Spotlight: Local Markets Defy Slump
The July Fourth week masked the broader strength in local housing markets. National data showed seasonal lull, but th...