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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?

Housing Wire

As the person relaxes on the couch watching television at night, they occasionally check the current value of their home and do a rough calculation of the amount of equity that they have accrued. What could they ever afford at these prices? It comforts them for a brief moment. Where would they go?

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Homebuilders are still smiling (and cutting down on sales incentives)

Housing Wire

Scores for each component of the homebuilder confidence survey are then used to calculate an index, with any number greater than 50 indicating that more homebuilders view conditions as favorable than not. According to the NAHB, this serves as a reminder that housing affordability continues to be challenged by elevated interest rates.

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If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This.

Keeping Current Matters

However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. So why is there so much talk about challenges regarding affordability?

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Opinion: ADU buyers are adjusting to new landscape

Housing Wire

ROIs are tough to calculate, but there are rules of thumb Look around the web and you’ll find that ROI estimates (and rules of thumb to help estimate ROI) for ADUs are all over the place. Assuming the ADU is a full-time rental, Symbium estimates that the ADU owner’s property value will increase by 100 times the monthly rent on the ADU.

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47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

Keeping Current Matters

In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments about 23% lower than the typical payment of 20 years ago. However, affordability is about the cost of the home, not just the price.

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Top 10 Rental Markets for College Grads in 2024

BAM Media

BAM Key Details: Realtor.com put together a report with the 10 best rental markets for new college graduates in 2024 based on factors including affordable and available rentals, an abundance of job opportunities, and a thriving social/cultural scene. That said, affordability is the first box to check. According to the U.S.

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Cost of Living in Vermont: A Guide for Homebuyers

HomeLight

You’re considering a move to Vermont, and your first thought is, “Can I afford it?” But the core living expenses you’ll pay for typically include the following categories: Housing (rent/mortgage) Energy (utilities) Food (groceries) Transportation (vehicles or transit systems) Healthcare (doctors, hospitals, etc.)