Experts have said for decades that rent/housing costs should not exceed more than 30% of your income. Here’s where the current average salary gets you the furthest.
Read More »Fannie Mae Launches New Resources to Further Advance Latino Homeownership
Fannie Mae announced the unveiling of HomeView en Español, a new resource available to help Latino communities and further address the homeownership gap in America.
Read More »Q2 Housing Affordability Down Across Large U.S. Metros
Even the most affordable metro areas analyzed in NerdWallet's latest Q2 housing activity report experienced price increases that decreased overall affordability, as rising home prices and high interest rates continue to make the homebuying process even more difficult for potential first-time buyers.
Read More »Americans Migrating to Smaller Cities With Lower Median Home Values
A new State of U.S. Population Movement Report reveals that more Americans are moving to counties that have a median house value of $279,000—nearly 40% lower than the median house value of counties that are losing population.
Read More »Advancing Latino Homeownership and Housing Stability
Latino homeownership lagged 22 percentage points behind white homeownership in 2021 and experienced significantly higher mortgage denial rates than their white counterparts, according to Fannie Mae’s new Latino Housing Journey. Click through for more on the disparities Latino households face and policy solutions that could increase homeownership opportunities.
Read More »Housing Vouchers Could Be Key to Reducing Racial Homeownership Gaps
The Housing Choice Voucher homeownership program could help reduce the racial homeownership gap in the U.S., allowing households with a voucher to use it for mortgage payments rather than rent, advancing homeownership opportunities for Black non-Hispanic households.
Read More »Examining Homeownership Rates Nationwide
As the nationwide homeownership rate sits at nearly 70%, a new study from PropertyShark revealed which economic factors continue to impact U.S. rates. Percentages in coastal and southern states have seen a sharper decline compared to states like New York or California.
Read More »Home Improvement Spending Outpacing Homeowner Incomes
A new report revealed where home improvement spending is rising faster than incomes, as homeowners in Southern states were found to spend more on home improvements compared to large cities like New York and Philadelphia.
Read More »Consumer Homebuying Power Decreases 4% YoY
House-buying power, or how much one can buy based on changes in income and interest rates, has decreased both month-over-month and year-over-year.
Read More »Income Rises, Along With Real House Prices, in December
The average U.S. home gained $1,800 in value between November and December 2021.
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