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...
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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.
67 articlesColorado 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...
NAHB Data Maps Modest Housing Affordability Gains in 2025
New data from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index shows a small improvement in affordability for 2025, driven ...
York’s Housing Crisis Won’t Be Solved by One Mega-Project
City leaders push incremental reforms alongside a revived mega-plan for Sunnyside Yard, arguing patience is key in a ...
Some Most Expensive Housing Markets Move Fastest in 2026
New data shows high-end metro areas are turning over listings faster than mid-priced markets, upending expectations a...
When Timing Goes Wrong: The Cost of Waiting in Housing
Buyers who wait for the perfect dip in housing are facing rising rents and missed appreciation. This report breaks do...
Here’s What Will Actually Move Housing Affordability
Rising mortgage costs and tight supply keep housing affordability in the spotlight. This report examines what will ac...