The New York Times, May 8, 2025-Julia EchiksonMillennials and Gen Z-ers are struggling to buy homes in most states, and it’s little surprise why. Millennials came of age in the …
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Further Fed Rate Cuts Likely Ahead Despite May Hold
MPA, May 8, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in yesterday’s decision but highlighted the risk of a jump in unemployment and inflation due to the ongoing trade …
Apartment Landlords Prioritize Filling Vacancies Over Rent Amid Economic Uncertainty
Globe St., May 8, 2025-Kristen SmithbergU.S. apartment operators appear to be focused on filling vacant units quickly as economic uncertainty amplifies across the country at the start of the prime …
NCREIF: Property Appreciation Turns Positive for First Time Since 2022
Connect CRE, May 8, 2025-Paul BubnyProperty appreciation as measured in the NCREIF Property Index turned positive in 2025’s first quarter for the first time since Q2 2022, according to the …
Student Loan Payments Are Back. It’s a Problem for the Mortgage Market
HousingWire, May 7, 2025-Sarah WolakGeoff Black spoke to a former client last week who was looking to purchase a newly built home. She was a “responsible” borrower but made a …
How Co-living Conversions Can Help Solve the Housing Shortage
Building Design + Construction, May 7, 2025-Quinn PurcellThe need for affordable housing is more dire than ever; AEC firms continue to scratch their heads to find a viable solution. Converting …
Weekly Mortgage Demand Suddenly Surges, Despite Lingering Economic Uncertainty
CNBC, May 7, 2025-Diana OlickMortgage interest rates dropped for the second straight week, although not by a lot. That was thanks to more negative news on the economy. But despite …
Two-Thirds of Adults Feel Priced out of Housing Market: Gallup Poll
The Washington Times, May 7, 2025-Sean SalaiA new Gallup poll finds that two-thirds of adults feel priced out of the U.S. housing market, with a record low of 30% saying …
Mortgage Rates Aren’t Poised to Plummet Anytime Soon
HousingWire, May 6, 2025-Neil PiersonWith sales activity stuck in neutral through the first four months of the year, there’s not much to suggest that the 2025 housing market will be …
See Where Home Prices Are Rising and Falling the Most
The Wall Street Journal, May 4, 2025-Nicole Friedman and Max RustThe spring home-buying season is off to a slow start—but not everywhere.Click here for more (subscription)