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…
Canada's Housing Market Growth: 2023 Provincial Trends
Canada's housing market has seen dramatic price increases, making it one of the most expensive globally. As of 2023, the Northwest Territories and Nova Scotia…
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…
Top 10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Rent in 2024
New York City leads the U.S. in rent prices for 2024, with four other California cities making the top ten list. Understanding these trends are important for b…
Home Buying 2024: Shocking Salaries Needed in U.S. Metro Areas
In 2024, the salary needed to buy a median-priced home in many U.S. metropolitan areas has skyrocketed, with San Jose, California, topping the list at $463,887…
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…
Million-Dollar Cities Map: 621 U.S. Cities Now Worth $1M or More
The number of U.S. cities with an average home value of $1 million or more has surged to 621, with notable concentrations in the West Coast and Northeast. Mean…
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…
States with the Biggest U.S. Housing Price Changes
The U.S. housing market saw a 4.5% national price increase from 2023 to 2024, with notable shifts across states. Some regions, like Connecticut and New Jersey,…