Austin Housing Reforms Could Influence Michigan Legislation
Michigan lawmakers weigh Gov. Whitmer's housing package, drawing on Austin's reforms as a potential road map. Advocat...
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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.
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Home Flipping Volume Falls to Five-Year Low, Margins Tighten
The 2025 ATTOM report shows a sharp slowdown in home flipping activity, with profits slipping to pre-crisis levels as...
Trump’s Mortgage Order Sets Stage for Regulatory Shift
A Friday executive order on mortgages is reshaping regulatory expectations, prioritizing smaller lenders while drawin...
Older Americans Maintain Record Housing Wealth Share
A new Redfin analysis using Federal Reserve data shows Americans aged 70-plus now hold a 26% share of U.S. real estat...
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 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...