State-by-State Home Price Growth Trends
Home price growth in the U.S. has accelerated dramatically, especially since the 2020 pandemic. This surge in prices is driven by high demand for single-family…
U.S. Home Prices: 50 Years of Growth and Dips
U.S. home prices have seen significant fluctuations over the past 50 years, influenced by economic conditions, interest rates, and demographic trends. From the…
The Surprising Trend in Home Buying vs. Renting Costs
The cost of buying a home in the U.S. has surged compared to renting, creating the largest monthly cost gap seen in over 50 years. This shift is largely due to…
America's Housing Crisis: How Income Lags Behind Home Prices
The widening gap between household income and home prices has made the American dream of homeownership less attainable. In 2023, a median-priced home requires…
The Decline in US Home Affordability: 2013-2023
Home affordability in the United States has sharply declined over the past decade, with only a small recovery in 2023. Since 2013, a combination of rising mort…
U.S. Home Prices Rise 6.6% in 2024: State-by-State Trends
The U.S. housing market experienced a 6.6% annual increase in home prices in 2024, with Vermont leading the surge at 12.8% due to limited inventory. The Northe…
Portugal, Canada, and the US See Sharpest Increase in Home Price-to-Income Ratios
In recent years, Portugal, Canada, and the U.S. have witnessed steep rises in home price-to-income ratios, straining affordability. This trend, more pronounced…
The Anatomy of a 2024 New U.S. Home's $665K Price
Learn what drives the $665,000 price tag of the average new U.S. home in 2024, with construction costs making up the majority. The finished lot and other facto…
### US Home Prices: Affordability Gap in 2024
Discover the wide range of home prices in the U.S. in 2024, from California's $825,000 median to West Virginia's $220,000, and learn what these housing costs m…
How Many Gold Bars to Buy a Home in Each US State
Discover the cost of a home in each US state, reimagined in gold bars. This unique perspective strips away currency fluctuations and reveals the true value of…
Global Real Estate: Home Prices vs. Rents 2015-2025
Miami leads global real estate price growth, with home prices surging 93.1% from 2015 to 2025, while rents lagged behind. This trend, seen in various major cit…
Housing Price Surges by State: 2021-2026
From 2021 to 2026, U.S. housing prices have skyrocketed, with some states like Maine and Vermont experiencing increases of nearly 60%. Understanding these reg…