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We may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say

Rather than a lack of supply, housing affordability "may primarily be about differences in income growth at the top of the distribution relative to the middle."

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8 Metros in Western States Where Home Prices Are Dropping — and What That Means for Buyers

Here's a look at where prices are declining in the West -- and what it means for buyers.

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Trump says he wants higher home prices — even if buyers can’t afford them

“He looks straight at a nation priced out of shelter — and promises to make it worse.”

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Trump Taps Kevin Warsh To Lead Fed

Plus: Shutdown averted? Pixar's NIMBY robot beavers, Amazon goes big on AI, and Trump wants to prop up home prices.

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7 Southern Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Crash in the Next 12 Months

Based on Zillow's home price data and industry projections, the following Southern cities are expected to experience sharp price declines in the year ahead.

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Cheapest Places To Buy a House in 2026 — You May Be Surprised by the List

Buying a home is still expensive, but 2026 is creating new openings for buyers willing to rethink where they look. As prices stabilize in some markets and affordability pressures push people away from...

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Trump 2026: Housing Market Changes To Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term

Home prices remain high, and supply is limited. From 50-year mortgages to bond buys, here are three Trump proposals that could reshape housing in 2026.

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7 Affordable Mountain Towns Across America Perfect for Relocation or Retirement

Discover affordable mountain towns in Montana, West Virginia, Idaho, Colorado and more that offer low home prices, outdoor recreation and small‑town charm.

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These Are the 10 Most Expensive Zip Codes — You’ll Need $9.5M To Buy a House in One of Them

These 10 zip codes rank as the most expensive in the U.S., with median home prices soaring to $9.5M. See which neighborhoods made the list.

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The Median First-Time Homebuyer Age Just Reached an All-Time High: 5 Impacts on the Housing Market

First-time homebuyers are older than ever. Discover how this trend could end up impacting home prices, fixer-uppers and younger buyers in today’s market.

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2025 US home sales stuck at 30-year low as mortgage rates, prices weighed on market

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market

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9 Midwest Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Drop in 2026

Data from Zillow predicted home values will dip in select Midwest cities in 2026. See which housing markets could offer homebuyers a better deal this year.

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'Something big' just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not

“The dreaded mortgage rate ‘lock-in’ effect is fading,” said real estate investor and Reventure CEO Nick Gerli.

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5 West Coast Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Crash in the Next 12 Months

On the West Coast, these cities stand poised for more losses over the next 12 months.

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5 Real Estate Markets Middle-Class Buyers Should Avoid in 2026 — and 5 Cities Still Offering Deals

Median home prices have since fallen 7.2% according to the Federal Reserve. Many housing markets saw declines steepen in 2025

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Trump announces $200 billion purchase in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs

The president claims this move will ease the burden of homeownership

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10 Cheapest Places To Live in Florida

Make your Florida vacation spot a place for daily living — these counties have the lowest property tax bills in the state.

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10 Up-and-Coming Cities Likely To See the Biggest Price Growth in 2026

Home prices are expected to rise fastest in these 10 up-and-coming cities in 2026. See which housing markets could deliver the biggest gains.

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Americans missed out on a 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance to buy a house—the 3 shifts it would take to make housing affordable are 'very unlikely'

“We see the housing market remaining relatively stuck without major progress being made on affordability,” home construction CEO says.

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6 Cities Where Crime Rates Dropped the Most in 2025 — Are They Affordable?

Crime rates fell sharply in these six cities in 2025. See which places became safer—and whether home prices still fit your budget.

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5 Livable US Cities That Have Skyrocketed in Value Over the Past 5 Years

Home values have surged in these five livable U.S. cities over the past five years. See which markets saw the biggest gains.

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3 Underrated Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Drop in 2026

Thinking of moving in 2026? Discover three underrated U.S. cities where home prices are projected to dip in the coming year. Affordable living awaits.

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National home price hit a new record high in 2025

Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.

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10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington

Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.

International Business Times UK

Mortgage Brokers Boom While Borrowers Burn: The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Home Loan Fixers

With home prices hovering near record highs, the affordability of closing costs depends on where borrowers are shopping for mortgages.

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