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Nearly 30-Year-Old Capital Gains Tax Exemption Rules Blamed for US Housing Shortage
Many homeowners avoid selling because of high capital gains taxes, prompting real estate professionals to call for changes.
Home Rents Fall in 28 Major US Metros
Falling rents and high costs of buying homes are pushing many people to stick with renting.
Price Gap Narrows Between Existing and New US Homes
Housing affordability remains a major concern, with developers now focusing on building smaller homes.
Number of Zombie Properties Increases in 30 US States
In North Carolina, Iowa, and Texas, the number of such properties jumped by more than 50 percent on an annual basis.
Gen Z Leads the Way for DIY Projects on ‘Fixer-Upper’ Houses, Survey Finds
Gen Z is the most likely to buy older homes needing renovation and struggles the most with the financial burdens of maintaining them.
‘Shape-Shifting’ Home in Southern California for Rent
The unusually shaped A+M House is on the market to rent for $24,500 per month.
Vacant New Apartments Give Renters Leverage as Supply Outpaces Demand
Nearly half of new units remain unrented, allowing tenants to negotiate lower rents and lease perks, Redfin reports.
Mortgage Applications Decline as Rates Hit ‘Highest Level Since January’: Report
Median monthly housing payments recently hit a record high of $2,882, dampening interest among many prospective homebuyers.
US Micro-Housing Construction Surges by Double Digits to Battle Rising Rents
The West leads the nation in micro-housing share.
1 in 7 US Home Purchase Deals Were Canceled in April: Redfin
‘Redfin agents report that some buyers are getting cold feet due to widespread economic and political uncertainty,’ the brokerage says.
US Existing Home Sales Dip Half a Percent in April: NAR
The West experienced the largest decline, at nearly 4 percent.
Mortgage Demand Slumps, Rates Rise to Highest Level Since February
The good news for homebuyers is that prices have dropped.
Record Number of Unrelated Roommates Sharing Housing in US, Report Finds
The age 55-plus segment represents 30 percent of housing sharing and reflects the aging U.S. population.
Homebuying Season Underperforms as Supply Hits 5-Year High
The median home sale price was $438,466 in April, when there were 1.94 million homes for sale, up by more than 16 percent from a year back.
US Foreclosure Filings Jump Nearly 14 Percent in April
South Carolina had the highest foreclosure rate, followed by Illinois and Florida.
Most Homes Out of Reach for US Households Earning $75,000, Realtors Say
The report shows that households earning $75,000 annually are unable to afford 75 percent of homes currently listed.
US Single Family Housing Starts Fall 12 Percent Annually: Census
Rising construction costs and high interest rates are making it difficult for builders to deliver affordable homes.
Redfin: Americans Buying More Older Homes Than Ever as Construction Stalls
The report indicated that only 9 percent of U.S. homes were built in the 2010s, the lowest share of any decade since the 1940s.
National Mortgage Debt Tops $12.6 Trillion Amid Rising Rates and Costs
Vermont saw the largest mortgage debt increase in 2024.
83 Percent of US Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Increase in First Quarter
Data show a slight decline from 89 percent in the previous quarter, with housing affordability also showing slight improvement.
