Poll: Americans Want Congress to Act on Housing Costs
A new voter poll shows broad demand for federal action to reduce housing costs, with cross‑party support for quick pa...
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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New Loan Tools Target Solutions Housing Affordability Crisis
A fresh set of loan programs is rolling out as mortgage rates stay high and prices stay elevated, aiming to ease the ...
Sparks Flare Over Florida Housing Bill Targets Idle Golf Courses
A targeted Florida housing bill aims to convert idle Southeast Florida golf courses into housing, triggering lawsuits...
Homebuyer Broadens Middle Class Amid Price Pressures
States expand aid to middle-income buyers as mortgage costs and home prices stay elevated. The shift broadens access ...
Housing Market Inertia Grows as Mobility Slows Further
Nearly half of U.S. homeowners paused moving plans in the last year, a sign that housing market inertia grows even as...
Housing Market Reverses Gains: What It Means for Loans
A wave of weaker confidence is reshaping housing activity, even as the job market holds steady. This guide breaks dow...
Californians Move Away Typically Save on Housing Costs
A UC Berkeley analysis tracking households through 2025 finds relocating out of California reduces monthly housing bi...
Regional Markets Back Demand as Rates Tighten Across Regions
Regional markets back demand remains resilient as rate pressure builds, with Texas leading loan activity and Californ...
Pricing Homes in a Low-Turnover Market: Top Tips for 2026
Housing turnover has slipped to multi-decade lows, pushing lenders and agents to rethink pricing. A new framework gui...
Median First-Time Homebuyer Zillow’s Age Hits 40 Now
The median age for first-time buyers climbed to a record 40, with Zillow’s chief executive warning relief from high c...
States By-Right Housing Projects Redefine Zoning Landscape
States are unlocking church land for housing through by-right rules, aiming to speed up construction and boost afford...
Housing Needs Fifth Place: Builders Design Belonging
Developers shift from splashy amenities to intentional spaces that foster belonging, a move that also redefines how l...