Is Your Mindset the Barrier? How ‘Money Dysmorphia’ Could Be a Real Hurdle for First-Time Buyers
There’s no question that young, prospective homebuyers have had an uphill battle to climb toward the American dream in recent years. But is there something else standing in their way besides the economy? The realities of stubborn mortgage rates, inflation, and the burden of student loan debt are un
Starter Home Starts Highest Since Great Recession
Last year was the best for "missing middle" home construction since before the Great Recession, according to the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB tracked 19,000 total starts of two- to four-unit housing projects—roughly 5,000 a quarter except for a slightly slower third quarter. These med
Washington Governor Signs Ban on Private Listings
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the toughest-yet restriction on private listings in the state, as several others eye the move. Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6091 on Monday. It prohibits real estate brokers from marketing properties to an exclusive group of brokers or prospective buyers, unless the
Top HUD Official Asks Wedding Guests for Help With Home Down Payment
Housing affordability is a major challenge—apparently even for federal housing officials. The Washington Post reports that Benjamin Hobbs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s assistant secretary for public and Indian housing, has listed a cash fund for a home down payment on his online
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