Young buyers are priced out in most U.S. metros, Pew data shows

June 25, 2026 by bp56691

Buying a first home has gotten materially harder for young adults in most major U.S. metros since 2019, as home values have far outpaced income gains and higher mortgage rates push monthly payments out of reach, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of American Community Survey data. The study focuses on households headed […]

Many older Americans stuck in homes that no longer fit

June 8, 2026 by bp56691

Housing professionals say that many older Americans are staying put because moving no longer makes financial sense.

Will getting rid of property taxes make Florida more affordable?

May 29, 2026 by bp56691

Supporters argue it could ease affordability pressures while critics warn it may fuel higher home prices and reshape local tax structures.

Homebuyer aid broadens to middle class amid price pressures

May 7, 2026 by bp56691

Homebuyer assistance has moved far beyond the scope of poverty relief — growing into an economic strategy to preserve homeownership.

Missouri may expand its first-time homebuyer savings tax break

May 5, 2026 by bp56691

Saving for a first home in Missouri is about to get a significant tax break – with a big if – provided the state Senate’s latest housing bill makes it through the House. Senate Bill 1001 passed the Senate this spring and now sits before a House committee. The bill includes a sweeping upgrade to […]

First-time homebuyer’s shrinking presence — what it means for real estate agents

April 24, 2026 by bp56691

The trends is reshaping how agents build their businesses, talk about value and prepare for a future without traditional buyer pipelines.

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

March 31, 2026 by bp56691

Builders are reporting sales impacts from policy shifts as consumers become increasingly skeptical of traditional “dream home” marketing.

Local investors outpace builders in delivering starter homes

March 13, 2026 by bp56691

A New Western report says independent investors delivered 120,193 homes in the starter segment during 2025.

ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply

March 12, 2026 by bp56691

Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.

Engel & Volkers: Next generation of luxury homebuyers ready to make their mark

March 3, 2026 by bp56691

The report found that 77% of participants save at least $1,500 per month, indicating a focus on long-term financial planning.