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affordability
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nypost.compolitics3 days ago
U.S. Has 14.5 Million Vacant Homes Alongside 7-10 Million Unit Shortage Estimate
Newsweek reported that roughly one in 10 American homes stand empty while the country needs millions more units to close the supply gap. LendingTree analysis of Census data shows most vacant properties are not listed for sale or rent.
vox.compolitics14 days ago
Lawmakers Pass Housing Bill Targeting Affordability
A proposed housing measure faces opposition from critics who argue it will not improve affordability. Officials have discussed the legislation in recent months.
politics21 days ago
Senate Advances Housing Bill With Investor Purchase Cap and Eased Building Rules
The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance legislation capping institutional ownership of single-family homes at 350 units. The measure also eases regulations to boost new construction amid a national shortage of 4.7 million homes.
ibtimes.comfinance23 days ago
49% of U.S. Adults Classified as Cost Secure for Healthcare in 2025 Survey, Down from 61% in 2022
A West Health-Gallup poll found fewer Americans could afford quality care last year. Concerns about paying for treatment in 2026 reached the highest level since tracking began in 2021.
news.gallup.comworld26 days ago
Report Measures 49 Percent of Americans Below Economic Security Threshold
An Urban Institute analysis found 49 percent of people in U.S. families lack resources for full economic participation without cutbacks. Critics argue the measure blends severe hardship with routine spending limits.
rte.ieworld47 days ago
Average U.S. Household Would Spend 40 Percent of Income on Typical Home
Redfin data show that a household earning the average U.S. income would need to allocate 40 percent of that income to purchase the typical home. The figure applies across 49 cities examined in the report.
americanbanker.comfinance68 days ago
Ludwig Institute's True Living Cost Index Rises 106% from 2001 to 2024
The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity has unveiled its True Living Cost Index, highlighting a 106% increase in the cost of basic living standards from 2001 to 2024. This outpaces the 77% rise in the Consumer Price Index over the same period. The index tracks essenti…
The Guardianbusiness79 days ago
Challenges Hinder UK's Goal of Building 1.5 Million New Homes
The UK government aims to build 1.5 million new homes to address the housing crisis, but faces obstacles including labor shortages, rising material costs, and affordability issues. Government estimates show about 300,000 homes added in the first 18 months of the current parliamen…
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US Home Prices Rise Faster Than Household Incomes, Reducing Affordability
Home prices in the United States have increased at a faster rate than household incomes, according to a report cited by @unusual_whales referencing NBC. This trend has made homeownership more difficult for many potential buyers. The disparity highlights ongoing challenges in the…
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ConsumerAffairs Ranks U.S. States for Renters Based on Affordability and Protections
ConsumerAffairs analyzed U.S. states using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources to rank them on renter metrics including affordability, availability, quality of life, and tenant protections. North Dakota ranked first for the third consecutive year, followed by Color…
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Reuters Econ World Podcast Discusses Rent Freezes, Tax Policies and Affordability for Gen Z
The latest episode of the Reuters Econ World podcast features discussions on economic policies including rent freezes, taxing the rich and reducing red tape. Participants include Osse Chi, Aaron Hedlund, and Chris Evans and Mark Kassen from the Aspen Institute. The conversation f…
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Harris Poll Survey Reveals Challenges in U.S. Housing Market for Buyers and Owners
A Harris Poll survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers indicates widespread concerns about housing affordability and maintenance costs. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, report higher levels of pessimism regarding homeownership. The poll, the third on this topic…