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Housing market
Homebuyers face a double whammy: rising mortgage rates and rising prices
Oct 5, 2023
The average monthly payment on a new mortgage rose 46% in 2022, and home prices and mortgage rates have continued to climb in 2023.
The housing market is a tale of two people: The buyer and the seller
by
Kristin Schwab
and Matt Levin
Sep 26, 2023
Both the buyer and the seller have unrealistic expectations right now, while prices and mortgage rates are high.
What a “de facto ban” on Airbnb means for New York City
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Sep 21, 2023
Will housing prices go down with fewer short-term renters around?
NYC is cracking down on short-term rentals. What does that mean for the housing market?
by
Justin Ho
Sep 6, 2023
It's unclear whether reducing the number of short-term rentals will free up housing for city residents.
Who wins in today's housing market?
Aug 29, 2023
Prices are rising, rates are climbing and supply is dwindling. That puts people who already own a home ahead.
"Date the rate, marry the house": The lure of refinancing when buying a home
by
Matt Levin
Aug 22, 2023
Mortgage rates are still high, but some real estate agents have been citing an old refrain: "You can always refinance." Except, others say, when you can't
Checking in on the path of pandemic homebuying
Aug 10, 2023
Three real estate agents explain how their communities have changed.
For public good, not for profit.
Homeowners are gaining equity, but it may be going untapped
by
Henry Epp
Jul 31, 2023
A new report finds the rate of mortgage borrowers considered "equity rich" increased to 49% in the second quarter.
U.S. asking rents decline (slightly), but continue to rise in some regions
Jul 28, 2023
Asking rents are down 1% nationally, though they're still rising in some regions.
Co-buying a house with your best friend
Jul 27, 2023
The lack of affordability has spurred “nontraditional setups” like this partnership between women who trust each other and work well together.