Home Prices Were 3.9 Times Salaries. Now They Are 5.6 Times, Says Harvard Study
A Harvard study reveals why buying a home truly is getting harder. It's not young people's imaginations.
July 2, 2025 3 min read
A Harvard study reveals why buying a home truly is getting harder. It's not young people's imaginations.
The government is promoting plans to privatize Fannie and Freddie. Will that lead to higher or lower mortgage rates?
Home prices continue to rise despite economic uncertainty and slowing home sales. How long can that last?
To save a 10% down payment, it could take new college grads upwards of 18 years in some states.
How are single people buying homes in this market? We take a look.
Six figures used to buy you a pretty sweet house: about 140% of the typical home. Now? About 90%. What happened?
A typical first-time buyer house payment eats up 50% of the median income. But these aren't uncharted waters. It just feels terrible because the early 2020s were comparatively so cheap.
Americans fear housing bubbles for good reason: the last bubble nearly unraveled the global economy. Are we in another one or is everything A-OK?
Housing inventory is hitting 4-year highs. Higher mortgage rates have gone from a curse to a blessing. Is it time to buy?
Homeowners hoped 2024 would help them break up with their mortgage rate, but a recent report shows they should start thinking about a long-term relationship.
