Realtor.com’s 2026 midyear forecast shows home price growth slowing to 1.2% while mortgage rates hold steady and affordability improves for buyers.
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.
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.
U.S. Census Bureau data shows median homeowner costs rose to $2,035 in 2024, while rents climbed to $1,487, highlighting growing affordability pressures.
Realtor.com reports $12.7T in U.S. homes face severe flood, wind, or wildfire risk, reshaping insurance costs and affordability for buyers and sellers.
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