The analysis highlights how climate-related disasters have led to higher premiums nationwide, disproportionately impacting high-risk ZIP Codes, straining insurers, and increasing policy non-renewals, ultimately signaling a growing challenge in affordability and availability of coverage for American homeowners.
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Multigenerational living is making a strong comeback in the U.S., driven by affordability challenges, elder care needs, and evolving family dynamics—reshaping both home designs and property values.
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In 2025, deciding whether to buy a home or wait involves balancing current affordability with potential future gains or losses, given elevated mortgage rates (around 6.6%), projected home price growth (2.2%), and limited inventory. This guide offers a decision tree focusing on personal financial readiness, down payment ability, local market conditions, length of stay, and avoiding market timing.
Should You Buy Now or Wait? A Decision Tree for 2025 Read More »
When Maria Sanchez decided to add a small home behind her craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles’s Highland Park neighborhood, she discovered she was part of a revolution sweeping across California. Thanks to recent state laws making it easier to build
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Coastal cities are not the only locations worth watching in 2025. With affordability, growth, and resilience on their side, Midwest real estate markets like Detroit, St. Louis, and Cleveland are becoming smart plays for investors looking for stability and long-term gains.
Beyond the Coasts: Midwest Markets Gain Investor Attention Read More »
March existing home sales plummeted to their slowest pace since 2009 due to high rates, rising prices, and economic uncertainty, casting doubt on the spring housing market’s strength.
Slowest March for Existing Home Sales Since 2009: A Spring Warning? Read More »
Empty office buildings are being reimagined as housing, changing skylines and easing shortages. With cities incentivizing conversions and renters craving urban living, this trend offers promise—and complexity. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?
Concrete Jungles to Cozy Homes: Office Conversions Reshaping Urban Living Read More »
The Spring 2025 housing market is underperforming expectations, failing to bloom due to persistent affordability challenges stemming from elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices, compounded by economic uncertainty that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines despite an increase in available inventory.
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The Q1 2025 VeroFORECAST projects a modest 2.4% national home price appreciation, a slight decrease from the previous quarter, influenced by sustained high mortgage rates and inflation. While a national slowdown is anticipated, significant regional variations persist, with the Northeast and Midwest showing strength and the Sunbelt facing headwinds due to increased inventory and affordability issues
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In the dynamic landscape of the real estate market, the patterns of homebuyer interest are undergoing a transformation. Buyers are veering away from the traditionally popular West and South regions, redirecting their attention to the affordability haven offered by the Northeast and Midwest.
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