Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.

According to Attom Data Solutions’ latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth. Continue reading

‘It’s simply theft’: Developer balks as support surges for squatters living in empty home since November

The two women have been illegally squatting in a three-bedroom home in Oakland, California, since November. Continue reading

Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively. Continue reading

California home sales set back by high cost of fire insurance

Home sales in certain at-risk parts of California are beginning to fall as wildfires become an annual reality in the state. Continue reading

The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond

Real estate experts see massive amounts of change — some exciting and some challenging — coming to the industry in the decades ahead. Continue reading

Rates plunge upon December manufacturing surprise, and a new year’s forecast

The biggest news for the bond markets was the release of the U.S. December manufacturing report as indicated by the ISM Manufacturing Index: It plunged to a five month low — the lowest level in a decade. Continue reading