Inventory, affordability take center stage in House hearing
The hearing focused heavily on interpretations of Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements and their impacts on affordable housing development.
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Zillow expects calmer 2026 housing market, improved affordability
Home values declined in half of the largest markets analyzed by Zillow in 2025, as of October. That number is projected to drop to 12 in 2026.
Has homeownership become a luxury good?
First-time buyers now make up only 21% of home purchases, with the median age rising to 40 and the under-35 homeownership rate at 37.1%.
First American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability
First American’s Odeta Kushi said mortgage rates are expected to remain in the low-6% range, but other factors will lift affordability.
What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage
Extending terms to 50 years does lower monthly payments — but it also substantially increases total interest paid and slows equity growth.
Community association leaders advocate on Capitol Hill
Meetings with legislators addressed affordable insurance, disaster recovery, affordable housing, community self-governance and more.
Why Springfield homes sell faster than Illinois average
With fast days on market, affordable homes and low inventory supply, see why sellers in the Springfield housing market are cutting prices.
As other markets tighten, Memphis remains a bargain for buyers
Memphis home buyers gain leverage as inventory grows 18% and homes take 84 days to sell, keeping prices well below state and national medians.
Decatur homes sell twice as fast as national average
Homes in Decatur sell in 35 days, twice as fast as the U.S. average, with prices up 17.8% year over year but still far below national levels.
House bill calls for HOME housing program reforms
It aims to expand affordable housing supply by providing states and local governments with greater flexibility to fund housing development.