Income needed to afford a median-priced home has nearly doubled since 2020, report finds

Income needed to afford a median-priced home has nearly doubled since 2020, report finds

A new report on the U.S. housing sector finds that activity remains subdued through the first part of the year as high costs suppress demand.The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released its annual "State of the Nation's Housing" report on Wednesday, which found that existing home sales remain near the lowest level in three decades that was first reached in 2023.Sales of new homes remained relatively unchanged, while rental…

US Monthly Housing Payments Hit 1-Year High of $2,647

(The Epoch Times)—The median housing payment in the United States hit $2,647 per month for the four weeks ending June 14, reaching the highest level in a year amid dampening demand, real estate brokerage Redfin said in a June 18 report. The $2,647 monthly payment is $100 lower than the all-time high hit in 2023....

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Harvard housing report finds U.S. home sales near lowest level in three decades as high costs and economic uncertainty suppress demand across the market.Read More …

Housing Payments Hit One-Year High As Buyers Pull Back

The median monthly housing payment in the U.S. climbed to $2,647 during the four weeks ending June 14, reaching its highest level in a year and coming within roughly $100 of the all-time record set in 2023, according to a new housing market report from Redfin.The increase reflects a housing market still grappling with elevated home prices and mortgage rates, conditions that continue to challenge affordability and weigh on buyer activity.