With Buyers Sidelined, Affordable Listings Climb to Highest Level Since 2022
Housing markets across the country are becoming more buyer-friendly, but affordability hurdles continue to hold many would-be buyers back
Affordability
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Home Buyers Remain Stuck
Zillow forecasts rates to stay near 6.5% through 2025, keeping affordability out of reach for most
June 2025 Existing Home Sales: Affordability Continues to Hamper Buyers
Sales struggled as buyers continue to grapple with affordability challenges.
Buyers Need a $17,000 Raise to Afford a Typical Home
Median earners can now afford the typical home in only 11 major markets, down from 39 markets five years ago
Home Insurance Rates Growing at Nearly Double the Rate of Homeowner Income
The typical homeowner continues to face annual insurance cost increases, particularly in metros with higher risk of weather-related natural disasters.
Rent-Burdened Households Continue to Grow, Highlighting Need for More Assistance
Housing voucher values are catching up to slowing rents, but there are millions more cash-strapped renters than available vouchers
