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SEATTLE, WA — A new analysis from Zillow® reveals that to comfortably afford a typical home in the U.S., the median-income homebuyer needs nearly $127,750 for a down payment. This …
Soaring Down Payments Challenge U.S. Homebuyers Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — HouseCanary, Inc. has released its May Market Pulse Report, revealing a 3.6% increase in net new listings compared to May 2023. Despite this uptick, the housing …
Report Shows Rising Inventory but Stagnant Home Prices Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — According to Realtor.com® May housing data, median list prices have surged 37.5% since May 2019, while available inventory has decreased by 34.2%. This dynamic positions the …
Housing Market Sees Price Surge and Inventory Dip, Favoring Sellers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents may be breathing a sigh of relief as newly released data indicates a significant decline in the local homeless population. The latest annual …
Homeward Bound: Decrease in Homelessness Witnessed in Chester County, Initiatives in Motion to Counter Housing Crisis Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato visited Pittsburgh’s non-profit ACTION-Housing on Friday to discuss significant new investments in Governor …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal Targets Housing Insecurity with New Investments Read More
IRVINE, CA — Recent data from ATTOM’s Q1, 2024 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report indicates a shifting landscape in the U.S. housing market. A drop in the equity-rich status …
Navigating Choppy Waters: An In-Depth Analysis of U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report for Q1, 2024 Read More
SEATTLE, WA — In a striking contrast to national trends, New York City has emerged as the U.S. metro area with the largest gap between rent and wage growth, highlighting …
New York City Faces Nation’s Largest Rent-to-Wage Growth Gap Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans, as recent data from Realtor.com® reveals a significant rise in the household income …
Housing Affordability Strains as Required Income for Home Purchase Rises Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — The latest Realtor.com® Rental Report reveals a continuing trend of declining rent prices across the United States, with March marking the eighth consecutive month of decreases. …
U.S. Rental Market Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Continued Declines Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A recent study by Zillow has highlighted enduring disparities in housing affordability across the United States, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) renter households facing …
New Report Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities in Housing Affordability Read More