ATTOM’s 2025 Property Tax Analysis shows homeowners paying more as tax bills rise to $4,427 and rates hit 0.9%, the highest since 2020.
Redfin reports the typical first-time homebuyer is 35 in 2025, not 40, highlighting how different datasets shape the age narrative.
Zillow reports October listings saw a record-tying $25,000 price cut as affordability improved.
President Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea is making waves. Experts warn it could lower payments short-term but raise debt and risk long-term.
President Trump proposed 50-year mortgages to make housing more affordable, but experts say it’s not a qualified mortgage under Dodd-Frank and could stall market recovery.
Realtor.com reports renters now spend 23.4% of income on rent, down from 24.9% a year ago, as national affordability improves for the second straight month.
Redfin reports 44.4% of Americans struggle with housing costs, leading to family sacrifices like delaying kids, giving up pets, or moving in with parents.
New Realtor.com report shows buying power shrinking, with just 28% of homes affordable as prices hit $439,450 and rates stay near 7%.
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech signaled a September rate cut, with mortgage rates expected to dip toward 6.5%, but future data could shift the outlook.
The U.S. median home price hit a record $429,400 in Q2 2025, but more markets are cooling, according to NAR data. See which regions are still climbing and why experts say a crash isn’t coming.
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