Housing affordability

Congress should act in the next relief bill to provide the additional resources needed to build more affordable housing.

But the coronavirus put a hold on the market in April and remains an overhanging cloud for the future.

Buying power for many consumers is hampered and some originators said that affects their ability to serve consumers.

The FHFA’s proposal is intended to strengthen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but many experts warn that it could boost guarantee fees for lenders that they say may be passed on to borrowers.

After bottoming out at a 10-year low in April, consumer sentiment for home buying rebounded in May, according to Fannie Mae.

For Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, the pandemic is a good time to lure New Yorkers feeling anxious and cramped.

From the Midwest to mid-Atlantic, here's a look at 12 housing markets where first-time homebuyers find the most affordability, according to NerdWallet.

If employers maintain flexible working practices after lockdowns get lifted, housing preferences and subsequent property values could greatly change.

Consumer sentiment for home buying fell to its lowest point since November 2011, according to Fannie Mae.

As the coronavirus takes a major toll on housing inventory and credit availability, pent-up buyer demand could lead to market recovery, according to Redfin.