The Six-Figure Barrier: 30 States Now Require $100K+ Incomes to Buy a Home
Homebuyers in 30 states now need household incomes exceeding $100,000 to afford a typical home, up from just 6 states five years ago. Inside America's affordability crisis.
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The Great Housing Reset Is Here: Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year Low as Income Growth Outpaces Home Prices
Mortgage rates have dropped to a one-year low as 2026 begins, while income growth is set to outpace home price gains for the first time since the Great Recession. The housing reset is here.
The 2026 Housing Reset Begins: Income Growth Set to Outpace Home Prices for First Time Since 2008
Redfin predicts 2026 will mark the first prolonged period since the Great Recession when income growth outpaces home price appreciation, signaling a turning point for affordability.
REITs Lag Far Behind the S&P 500 in 2025: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
Real estate investment trusts gained just 4.6% in 2025 versus the S&P 500's 17% surge. Here's why the sector struggled and what it means for income-focused investors.
The Great Housing Reset: Why 2026 Could Finally Bring Relief to Frozen Markets
Leading economists see 2026 as the beginning of housing market recovery, with affordability improving as income growth outpaces home prices despite persistent challenges.
The Great Housing Reset Has Arrived: What 2026 Finally Means for Frustrated Homebuyers
After years of affordability crisis, 2026 may bring relief to homebuyers through flat prices, rising incomes, and falling mortgage rates. Here's what experts predict.
The Great Housing Reset: Redfin's Forecast for America's Multi-Year Return to Normal
Redfin predicts 2026 marks the beginning of a 'Great Housing Reset' where income growth will outpace home prices for the first time since the financial crisis. Here's what buyers need to know.
The 'Great Housing Reset' Is Coming: What Redfin's 2026 Forecast Means for Buyers
Redfin predicts a 'Great Housing Reset' in 2026 as income growth finally outpaces home prices. Here's what the most balanced market since COVID means for buyers.
Housing Inventory Growth Slows to 10%: Why the Spring Market Faces a Fresh Challenge
After surging 33% last year, housing inventory growth has decelerated sharply to just 10%. New listings are down 12.6% year-over-year. Here's what it means for the spring buying season.
Trump to Unveil Plan Letting Americans Tap 401(k)s for Home Down Payments at Davos
President Trump will announce a proposal allowing retirement savers to use 401(k) funds for home down payments, aiming to address the housing affordability crisis.
Housing Payments Fall to Two-Year Low as Mortgage Rate Relief Finally Reaches American Homebuyers
Median monthly housing payments have dropped to $2,365, down 4.7% year-over-year, as mortgage rates ease below 6.10%. Here's what it means for the market.
Home Builder Confidence Falls to 37 in January, Marking 21st Consecutive Month in Negative Territory
The NAHB Housing Market Index dropped to 37 in January 2026, marking 21 consecutive months in negative territory as affordability challenges weigh on the housing market.