Stories Tagged as
Housing prices
First-time homebuyers found a tough housing market this year
Dec 28, 2021
The National Association of Realtors estimates about a million potential first-time buyers have been left on the sidelines because of rising home prices and other factors.
Why is it hard to create enough affordable housing?
Oct 5, 2021
The story of Austin's attempt to build one home for a low-income family in a wealthy neighborhood sheds light on the answer.
Housing market shows signs of normalizing
by
Amy Scott
Sep 16, 2021
Homes are staying on the market a few more days. Plus, there are more new listings and fewer bidding wars.
How working from home accelerated the urban exodus
Jul 15, 2021
People were moving to suburban and secondary housing markets long before the pandemic began. But not like this.
Despite economic downturn, home prices haven't come down much
by
Amy Scott
Jun 22, 2020
Demand is still outstripping housing supply.
Rising home prices linked to slowing job growth in some cities
by
Amy Scott
Jan 23, 2020
Research suggests a decline in housing affordability can significantly reduce job growth.
How will the tech IPO boom change Bay Area real estate?
by
Molly Wood
May 2, 2019
If you have to ask, you can't afford it.
For public good, not for profit.
Home prices rise much faster than wages and consumer prices
Nov 28, 2017
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index hit a record high in August, and prices show no sign of moderating soon.
Why there's almost no mortgage lending in Detroit
Oct 5, 2016
Houses are cheap. But banks won't make loans, especially in black neighborhoods
Housing market is one upbeat note right now
Aug 25, 2015
The stock market meltdown could help drive down mortgage rates, economist says.