Housing market analysis
Editorial coverage of US housing — what’s moving, what to watch, what it means.
65 articles across 6 topics · 163 county-level affordability pages
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- Sep 5, 2026affordabilityHome prices fell 28% in Pineville, KY, rose 24% in Crystal City, TX
Kentucky dominated the biggest price drops while Texas led gains, with swings ranging from -28% to +24% across communities with 5,000+ residents.
- Aug 11, 2026marketsCase-Shiller National Home Price Index Climbs to 335.10
The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index reached 335.10 in May 2026, marking a 2.12-point increase from the prior month's 332.98 reading.
- Aug 1, 2026rates10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Up to 4.68%
The 10-Year Treasury yield ticked up to 4.68% on July 30, rising one basis point from the prior day's 4.67% according to Federal Reserve data.
- Jul 21, 2026rates30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.55% in Latest FRED Data
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% week-over-week, according to FRED data, as housing costs continue straining household budgets nationwide.
- Jul 13, 2026affordabilityWage Growth Outpaces Home Prices, But Affordability Gaps Persist
While national wage growth is outpacing home price increases for the first time in years, affordability challenges persist in markets with extreme price-to-income ratios.
- Jul 8, 2026forecastForecast Update: Modest Sales Growth Expected Amid Regional Variations
Realtor.com's midyear forecast suggests modest sales growth for the remainder of 2026, while HavenScore data shows significant regional variations in market performance.
- Jul 7, 2026affordabilityUWM Deal Loss Shows Lender Caution Amid Housing Affordability Crisis
UWM's collapsed Two Harbors deal reflects broader industry caution as mortgage lenders navigate elevated debt levels while housing affordability deteriorates nationwide.
- Jun 30, 2026forecastMarket Predictions vs. Data: Where Growth Is Actually Happening
Real estate professionals debate market predictions while data shows consistent growth patterns in smaller metros like Nunnelly, TN and Kansas City, MO.
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Affordability
20Where buying is reachable, where it's stretching.
Read 20 articles →Markets
9What's moving in specific cities and ZIPs.
Read 9 articles →Forecast
12What the data is signaling next.
Read 12 articles →Inventory
9Supply, listings, days on market.
Read 9 articles →Policy
8Federal, state, and local actions shaping housing.
Read 8 articles →Rates
7Mortgage rates and their ripple effects.
Read 7 articles →Find the most affordable ZIPs in your county
Every US county with a scored ZIP has an affordability page. Each one ranks the cheapest ZIPs that still clear a Havenscore quality floor — so the list reads as livable, not just cheap.
Sources: Havenscore, 163 counties
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