U.S. Home Affordability Closed Out 2025 Near Record Lows

U.S. homeownership remained out of reach for most Americans at the end of 2025, with affordability near historic lows across almost every major housing market, according to a new report from real estate data firm ATTOM. In 99% of U.S. counties analyzed--586 out of 594--median-priced single-family homes and condominiums were less affordable in the fourth quarter than their historical averages. The pattern...

Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

A wave of recent proposals from think tanks across the ideological spectrum argue that the ultimate solution for keeping Social Security viable lies in fundamentally changing how the program works. According to federal actuaries, Social Security’s trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2032. If Congress takes no action, benefits would be cut across the board by about 23% to match incoming...

CoStar forecasts Homes.com profitability in 2030

CoStar Group is kicking off 2026 by providing investors and analysts with a look at its plans for the new year.  In a release on Wednesday, the firm provided an update on financial and corporate governance initiatives for 2026, much of which is the result of a “robust review” of the company by the Capital Allocation Committee, which was established in April 2025 amid a leadership shake up...

Maryland bids for deeper reforms to address housing affordability

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday rolled out a trio of housing bills that push his state deeper into the trenches of a national fight over affordability and land use.​ Set for introduction when the new General Assembly session starts next week in Annapolis, the Governor’s proposals would jump‑start construction near transit, legalize smaller starter homes and stabilize development...

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