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Innovation

Affordable Housing Initiative in Alaska to Use 3D Printing

Using a HUD grant, a University of Alaska Fairbanks-backed team will introduce sustainable, affordable housing in Alaska's subarctic regions

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Market Data + Trends

As Home Prices Rise, US Homeowner Equity Reaches New High in Q2 2024

The largest quarterly equity increases were observed in Southern and Midwestern states, such as Kentucky and Illinois

Market Data + Trends

Luxury Home Prices Are Now Outpacing the Annual Price Growth of Typical Homes

In the luxury housing market, home prices have grown by 3.9% year-over-year, compared with the 3.2% increase seen in the rest of the housing market

Market Data + Trends

US Home Price Growth Soars to New Highs

At a rate of 9.4%, New York has seen the highest annual price growth

Housing Markets

These States Have the Highest Share of Assumable Mortgages

As mortgage rates increase, homebuyers are looking for creative ways to purchase a home. Assumable mortgages could provide a way to do that

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Housing Markets

June Housing Market Snapshot: Home Sales Drop Year-Over-Year While Inventory Keeps Rising

Texas and Florida have seen the strongest growth in inventory

Housing Markets

10 US Cities Where a Bump Up in Population Is Affecting Housing Prices

While population growth can be an indicator of a city’s desirability, it can also lead to more expensive housing

Affordability

In More Than 200 US Cities, a Starter Home Costs $1 Million

This trend is most common in more expensive states such as California and New York

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Housing Markets

Interactive Map Shows Smaller Housing Markets Have Seen the Bulk of Home Price Increases

Exurbs, mountain towns, and other small cities have seen housing costs spike, while major cities see minimal change

Housing Markets

10 Best Housing Markets for Seniors

Many homes in the US lack basic features for aging in place, but some cities provide more aging-friendly homes than others

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Financing

Homeowners in These States Face the Strongest Mortgage Rate Lock-in Effect

In states with high housing costs, such as California and Hawaii, a homeowner’s mortgage payments could increase by $1,000 per month if they were to buy a new home

Affordability

Housing Costs Have Doubled in Swing States Since 2020

Ahead of the presidential election, affordability continues to be a concern for households across the US, but swing states, in particular, are feeling the pinch

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Market Data + Trends

Homes Are Selling for Less Than the Appraised Value

The trend is more prevalent in some markets, such as Kentucky, which saw 73% of homes appraised higher than what they actually sold for during the first half of 2024

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Housing Markets

These Are the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

The Midwest may offer the most affordable prices, but when using a holistic lens, one study found several Florida metros to be the best option for first-time buyers

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Affordable Housing Initiative in Alaska to Use 3D Printing

As Home Prices Rise, US Homeowner Equity Reaches New High in Q2 2024

Luxury Home Prices Are Now Outpacing the Annual Price Growth of Typical Homes

US Home Price Growth Soars to New Highs

What Impact Does Immigration Have on Housing?

US Home Price Growth Soars to New Highs

These States Have the Highest Share of Assumable Mortgages