Lawmakers and advocates have made many attempts recently to address the affordability crisis that pervades the housing market—some more impactful than others. Legislative bodies have enacted laws addressing private listings, while President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at cutting costs for title and mortgage insurance and manufactured housing. In tomorrow’s general election,…

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Aspiring first-time buyers may want to consider settling down in Detroit, Virginia Beach or Warren, Michigan, where a typical household would need just a few years to save the median down payment. This, according to new analysis from Rocket that estimates the time it would take a typical household to save for a down payment…

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Homeownership is a daunting but desirable goal for many young Americans, yet many struggle to afford housing. In a survey from Redfin earlier this fall, 40% of millennials and Gen Z renters stopped dining out so they could afford their rent. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has remained steady for weeks, and currently sits at…

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