Kyle G. Horst

As the housing market continues to navigate these fluctuations, industry experts will be closely watching how these trends evolve in the coming months.

“The dangerous impact of extreme heat on American communities—particularly hurting our most vulnerable residents—is undeniable,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “HUD is working to create resilient, sustainable, healthy, and inclusive communities for all to ensure the households we serve are protected from extreme heat hazards.”

Investor activity in the U.S. housing market saw a significant uptick in the second quarter of 2024, with purchases rising 3.4% year-over-year—the

As housing prices continue to rise, the age-old question of whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has become more complex.

The Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBank System) has expressed strong support for efforts to streamline the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) application

Despite the vast expanse of the United States and the freedom to move across its 3.8 million square miles, most Americans prefer to stay close to home, according to a new analysis by LendingTree. The study, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), reveals that only 11.21% of Americans moved within a year of the survey, with the majority of those who moved staying within their own state.

A significant shift in the real estate industry is drawing mixed reactions from the professionals most affected.

The slight uptick in rental affordability is attributed to a combination of stagnant rents and a modest increase in teacher salaries. The median teacher salary in the U.S. rose by 3.8% year over year to $64,266 in 2023, while asking rents have largely plateaued. However, despite this improvement, rental affordability for teachers remains below pre-pandemic levels. In 2019, the average teacher could afford 58% of nearby apartments.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have called on the National Association

“Zombie foreclosures continue to be a mere blip on the radar screen—one of many measures of the overall strength of the U.S. housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. He attributes this trend to historically high levels of home equity, which provide homeowners with an incentive to renegotiate payment plans rather than abandoning their properties.