Nationally, the U.S. housing market has experienced positive annual appreciation each quarter since the start of 2012, the FHFA said.
The bill, championed by NAR, would ensure an even playing field for buyers using their VA home loan entitlement.
In Q1 2025, a family earning a median income of $104,200 needed 36% of it to cover the mortgage on a median-priced new home, down from 38%, the NAHB said.
Homeowners across the U.S. hold $11T in tappable equity. Experts urge caution and understanding of loans, HELOCs and other options before borrowing against it.
New single-family home sales in the U.S. rose 10.9% in April as builders offered incentives to attract buyers despite economic headwinds.
The bill retains the current tax rates while including NAR-supported provisions, including a qualified business income deduction increase and the SALT deduction.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist cites still high mortgage rates as a factor, saying if they fall to 6%, it will help affordability and spur more buyer competition.
Existing-home sales slid 0.5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million. Sales retreated 2.0% from one year ago.
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Today, buyers are likely to be more discerning and less willing to pay as much of a premium for a home with a pool than during the pandemic.
