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U.S. home prices have been steadily rising for more than a decade, eroding affordability for many prospective buyers. The lack of home affordability is becoming a concern for the country’s housing industry, and the recent uptick in mortgage rates is likely to shut out even more buyers. CoreLogic experts regularly examine affordability on our blog. Our company's data helps inform topics such as how home and rental price gains, interest rate fluctuations and inventory impacts homebuyers, owners and the industry as a whole. Read previous CoreLogic blog posts on affordable housing.
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October 27, 2023

Affordable US Metros Continue to Attract Potential Homebuyers in 2023

Many potential U.S. homebuyers have relocated to less-expensive areas near their former residences so far in 2023.

October 2, 2023

US Rent Affordability Drops to Lowest Level in Decades

Renters now spend more than 40% of their incomes on the cost of housing.

November 14, 2023

Where Are the Most and Least Affordable US Single-Family Rental Mar...

Households in some U.S. markets pay almost 60% of their incomes toward rent, while those in others spend less than 25%.

August 21, 2023

What Is My House Worth: Exploring Barndominium Construction Costs

What a house is worth depends on the context. Constructing conventional homes has a price tag that is over 200% greater than barndominiums.

March 2, 2023

Is Housing Affordability a Remote Concept?

Housing affordability is essential, but more affordable homes are located outside of major metros. Are they accessible?

November 11, 2021

How Do Technology Innovations Play a Role in Closing the Affordable...

In the final episode of this season, we’re going to talk about how technology like artificial intelligence, machine learning and more are paving the way for the future of mortgage underwriting—and can move the needle meaningfully in closing the Affordable Lending Gap.

October 27, 2021

How Are Existing Programs Addressing the Affordable Lending Gap?

Between greater financial literacy education and awareness and existing down payment assistance programs, there are many solutions today to restore trust in the U.S. homeownership system and identify new opportunities to create responsible yet affordable mortgage financing.

October 12, 2021

What Prevents Access to Affordable Mortgage Loans?

Hi! I’m Pete Carroll, executive of public policy at CoreLogic and today, I’m going to talk about what’s impeding access to affordable and responsible mortgage loans.

September 29, 2021

What Do We Mean by the Trust Gap?

There is a long, well-documented history of housing discrimination in the U.S., particularly as it pertains to U.S. Housing Policy.

September 16, 2021

What Other Challenges Exacerbate the Affordable Housing Crisis?

In this new season, we'll review homeowner “demand” challenges, including restoring trust in the U.S. homeownership system and identifying new opportunities to create responsible, yet affordable mortgage financing. Header image: Attached

August 19, 2021

HOPE in the Affordable Housing Crisis

The affordable housing crisis is the convergence of two major challenges: supply and demand. “And right now,” said Martell, “those are completely out of balance.”

June 30, 2021

Ways to Solve the Supply Gap Crisis (Part 3)

New Episode: The U.S. Housing Supply Crisis and Economic Mobility Hi, I’m Pete Carroll, executive of public policy at CoreLogic. In Part 1, we talked about subsidies needed, and in Part 2, we unpacked new innovations in manufacturing. Today we’ll conclude with creating new efficiencies in traditi...