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Home 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.
Sep 5, 20262 min read
Affordability
Where buying is reachable, where it's stretching.
20 articles · Sources: HavenScore editorial team
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Wage 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 13, 20264 min read
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UWM 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.
Jul 7, 20263 min read
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Housing Bill Setback Highlights Persistent Affordability Crisis
Trump's cancellation of a bipartisan housing bill underscores ongoing affordability challenges, with some areas showing price-to-income ratios above 180.
Jun 29, 20263 min read
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Zillow Forecasts 2.8% Rent Growth as Rural Areas Face Affordability Crisis
Zillow's latest forecast predicts 2.8% annual rent inflation, while rural communities across Kansas, Texas, and Nebraska face housing affordability crises with price-to-income ratios exceeding 170.
Jun 22, 20264 min read
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Austin's Grad Appeal Contrasts With Price-Burdened Small Towns
While Zillow highlights Austin's graduate appeal, HavenScore data shows stark affordability divides, with some ZIPs facing price-to-income ratios above 180.
Jun 22, 20263 min read
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State Housing Report Cards Miss Rural Affordability Crisis
While states receive grades on housing policy, HavenScore data reveals extreme affordability challenges in rural areas that state-level metrics often miss.
Jun 15, 20264 min read
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Housing Affordability Crisis Hits Rural Areas Hardest
While housing debates focus on major metros, HavenScore data shows the most severe affordability crises are concentrated in small rural communities across Kansas, Texas, and Nebraska.
Jun 8, 20263 min read
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Boston Business Growth Highlights National Housing Affordability Gap
Boston's international business growth creates housing demand in an already expensive market, while HavenScore data reveals rural areas face even more severe affordability challenges.
Jun 8, 20263 min read
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High Price Burdens Keep Homeowners From Tapping Record Equity
Despite record home equity, homeowners are avoiding HELOCs due to high rates and stretched budgets. HavenScore data shows price-to-income ratios above 120 in the most burdened markets.
Jun 4, 20264 min read
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Income Gap Narrows Slightly, But Price Burdens Remain Extreme
The income needed to buy a home fell for the seventh straight month in April, according to Redfin, though significant affordability gaps remain.
May 27, 20264 min read
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Military homebuyers face steep affordability gaps in some markets
Nearly 1 in 5 homebuyers had military ties in 2025, but affordability challenges vary dramatically by location, with some markets showing price-to-income ratios above 170.
May 27, 20264 min read
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Providence Rental Heat Reflects Broader Affordability Pressures
Providence leads Zillow's summer rental competition list while HavenScore data shows extreme price-to-income ratios in select markets nationwide.
May 18, 20263 min read
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Poll Shows Housing Affordability Crisis Spans Rural America Too
A new poll shows broad support for congressional action on housing costs, while data reveals affordability challenges extend well beyond major metropolitan areas.
May 11, 20264 min read
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Shelter Costs Rise as Price-Burdened Areas Face Growing Pressure
The CPI Shelter Index climbed to 354.89 in February, marking another month of housing cost increases as affordability challenges persist across diverse markets.
May 4, 20264 min read
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Price burdens reshape landlord strategies in stressed markets
Where housing costs strain budgets most, landlords increasingly view rent collection as tenant relationship management rather than simple payment processing.
May 4, 20264 min read
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30-Year Mortgages Prioritized Payments Over Capital Costs
The mortgage industry's focus on monthly payment affordability through 30-year loans may have overlooked broader capital allocation efficiency, according to industry analysis.
Apr 27, 20263 min read
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Coming Soon Listings Face Resistance in Price-Burdened Markets
As Redfin pushes for coming soon listing flexibility in the Northwest MLS, data shows the most price-burdened ZIP codes average 128.7 price-to-income ratios.
Apr 7, 20264 min read
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Rent Declines Continue, But Affordability Gaps Persist in Rural Areas
While national rents declined for the 32nd straight month, rural markets face severe affordability challenges with price-to-income ratios exceeding 170 in some areas.
Mar 29, 20264 min read
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Dual Shopping Reflects Housing Affordability Pressures Nationwide
New research shows buyers increasingly shop both rental and for-sale markets as affordability pressures mount, with some areas seeing price-to-income ratios nearly double the national average.
Mar 26, 20264 min read