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The Most and Least Affordable Housing Markets for a Renter to Become a Homeowner
The typical renter household could afford half of the homes in only five of the nation’s largest markets in 2019
Mortgage Rates Driven to Historic Lows by the Coronavirus Amp Up Homebuyer Purchasing Power
A dramatic drop in mortgage interest rates, driven by coronavirus fears, has given homebuyers a big boost in purchasing power in recent weeks.
Homebuyers Flock to Four Cities for Affordable Land and Growing Salaries
Spokane, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Orlando will be the hottest metros among affordability-seeking homebuyers in the coming decade As expensive coastal metros struggle to find
Survey: What Do First-Time Homebuyers Want From the Government? Lower Interest Rates
Lower interest rates beat out tax credits, easier lending standards, and increased home construction according to a new Redfin survey Interest rates are currently at
Survey: Homebuyers and Sellers Feel That Rising Home Prices Have Made Their Lives Worse
Nearly half of respondents said rising home prices over the past decade have made their life worse, while just 16% said rising home prices made
In Detroit, a Family Needs to Earn $27,000 to Afford the Typical Home. In San Francisco, It’s More Than $265,000.
In San Francisco, a family needs to earn more than $265,000 to afford a median-priced home. See how other metros stack up.
The Most and Least Affordable Housing Markets for a Renter to Become a Homeowner
The typical renter household could afford half of the homes in only five of the nation’s largest markets in 2019
Mortgage Rates Driven to Historic Lows by the Coronavirus Amp Up Homebuyer Purchasing Power
A dramatic drop in mortgage interest rates, driven by coronavirus fears, has given homebuyers a big boost in purchasing power in recent weeks.
Homebuyers Flock to Four Cities for Affordable Land and Growing Salaries
Spokane, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Orlando will be the hottest metros among affordability-seeking homebuyers in the coming decade As expensive coastal metros struggle to find
Survey: What Do First-Time Homebuyers Want From the Government? Lower Interest Rates
Lower interest rates beat out tax credits, easier lending standards, and increased home construction according to a new Redfin survey Interest rates are currently at
Survey: Homebuyers and Sellers Feel That Rising Home Prices Have Made Their Lives Worse
Nearly half of respondents said rising home prices over the past decade have made their life worse, while just 16% said rising home prices made
In Detroit, a Family Needs to Earn $27,000 to Afford the Typical Home. In San Francisco, It’s More Than $265,000.
In San Francisco, a family needs to earn more than $265,000 to afford a median-priced home. See how other metros stack up.