Is Sub-6% Mortgage Rate Enough to Buy in Retirement?
Retirees face a tricky balance: can a mortgage under 6% really make buying a home worthwhile? This guide weighs the m...
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.
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Housing Demand Still Positive Holds Amid Rate Rise
Mortgage rates climbed above 6.25% to 6.41% as geopolitical tensions spiked, but housing demand still positive persis...
Local Investors Outpace Builders in Starter-Home Delivery 2025
In 2025, local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes, signaling a shift in how affordable housing re...
Contrarian Smith Douglas Leans Into Growth Push This Quarter
Smith Douglas Homes bucked the public-builder slowdown by accelerating volume even as margins contract. The Woodstock...
Senate Passes Sweeping Housing Bill with Broad Support
The Senate cleared a sweeping housing package in a rare bipartisan vote, setting up aHouse showdown and potential shi...
Housing Market Poised for Growth in 2026 If Rates Stay Low
The housing market is showing early momentum for 2026, with rising existing sales and persistent mortgage demand, yet...
Colorado Eyes Minimum Home Sizes Eyed for New Housing
A Colorado bill would cap minimum lot sizes at 2,000 square feet for single-family homes in cities with water and sew...
Fix-And-Flips Fill Critical Entry-Level Homes, Data Shows
Independent investors supplied more than 120,000 below-$261k homes in 2025, outpacing builders and reshaping the entr...
Homes.com Faces Affordability Stakes Over Zillow Dominance
Homes.com is elevating its challenge to Zillow in the online listing arena, raising the stakes for affordability. The...
Housing Demand Up, Inventory Down Despite Iran Conflict
U.S. housing demand is rising while inventory remains tight, supported by steady loan rates and resilient buyer activ...
Innovation, Policy Reform Redeem Manufactured Housing Image
A bipartisan push to accelerate manufactured housing is gaining traction as industry players roll out innovative desi...
Builders Started 2026 with Margin Pressure and War Risk
As 2026 begins, homebuilders contend with thinner margins, stubborn demand, and growing war-risk headwinds, forcing l...