Housing Market
Wages Are Growing Faster Than Rents & Mortgage Payments
Wages rose 4.1% YOY, beating rent growth (2.6%) and mortgage payments (0.2%). Here’s what it means for buyers and renters.
September 25, 2025
Wages rose 4.1% YOY, beating rent growth (2.6%) and mortgage payments (0.2%). Here’s what it means for buyers and renters.
Realtor.com reports fixer-uppers get 52% more views and cost 54% less, with searches tripling since 2021 as buyers chase affordability.
Realtor.com reports 60% of renters plan to buy, with half expecting to purchase in 1–2 years as rents decline for the 25th straight month.
Clever Offers finds 76% of boomers are tired of blame, 61% never plan to sell, and 68% expect $100K+ profits shaping housing and client conversations.
President Trump voiced support for eliminating the capital gains tax on home sales, calling it a potential “great incentive” for homeowners. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to unlock inventory and remove what she calls an outdated tax burden.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before the House on June 24, facing tough questions on rate policy, housing affordability, and inflation. Byron Lazine broke it all down on the Wednesday Hot Sheet; catch the key moments and what it all means for housing.
A joint report from Realtor.com® and the National Association of Realtors® reveals that middle-income buyers earning $75,000 can afford just 21% of homes on the market—down from 49% in 2019.
83% of markets saw home price increases in Q1 2025, according to a quarterly report from NAR. Discover where prices are climbing most and how mortgage payments are shifting.
New research from Fannie Mae shows that 44% of consumers say their home has become more important in recent years, with 63% citing location and 59% valuing the security it provides. Read on for more insights and tips for applying them as a real estate agent.
NAHB urges Trump to exempt building materials from proposed 25% tariffs, warning of rising costs that could worsen the housing affordability crisis.
Will Donald Trump privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Learn how this potential shift could raise mortgage costs, reshape housing affordability, and impact the real estate industry.
Discover how Elon Musk and Post Malone are spotlighting Boxabl’s modular tiny homes as a solution to housing affordability. Learn how to talk to homebuyers about this option, including the full picture of the costs involved.
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