Saying Yes to Pets Helps Landlords Find a Tenant Faster
Most renters now have a pet, and new Zillow data shows pet-friendly listings are typically leased more than a week sooner
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
May 2025 Existing Home Sales Firmer Than Expected, Despite Economic Uncertainty
Existing home sales surprised on the upside, managing to eke out small gains compared to last month. This was despite heightened economic uncertainty in April — when homes sold in May went under contract.
Uncertainty Keeps The Fed On Hold. Treasury Yields Moved Higher On the News.
The Federal Reserve surprised nobody by keeping interest rates unchanged.
Rent Growth Cools Slightly, Following For-Sale Market’s Lead (May Rent Report)
Softer rental and for-sale markets give prospective buyers and renters more bargaining power
Concessions Slide as Summer Approaches
Concessions remain at a record high for May as the rental market continues to cool after the pandemic frenzy
Affordability is a paramount issue in housing and will continue to be into the future. This dashboard brings the impact of higher mortgage rates to new homeowner affordability and “emotional algebra” to bear on price-to-income ratios to surface the reality of saving for a down payment all by yourself.
