Home prices

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2:48pm Jul 14, 2022

National National Economy

There's a massive housing shortage across the U.S. Here's how bad it is where you live

Hundreds of cities and towns are seriously short of housing, both homes to buy and rentals, according to a new study. It's the main reason that home prices and rents are so high.

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Eric Risberg / AP

4:32pm Jun 09, 2022

Economy Economy

Rents across U.S. rise above $2,000 a month for the first time ever

by Chris Arnold

A new report shows the cost of renting a home or apartment is up 15% nationally to a new record high.
Chelsea Fitzgerald-Dole

10:04am May 12, 2022

Economy Economy

Home prices could fall in some U.S. cities. Here's where and why

by Chris Arnold

During the past two years, home prices nationally have soared more than 30%. Rising mortgage rates make affording a home even harder. That has many people wondering if we're in another housing bubble.

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6:12pm Apr 08, 2022

National National Economy

Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Here's how much more expensive that makes home ownership

by Chris Arnold

Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50% since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.

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Matt Rourke / AP

7:39pm Feb 18, 2022

National National Economy

First-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors

With a historic shortage of homes for sale, investors making cash offers are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market.
PAUL SAKUMA / AP

10:04am Feb 14, 2022

Economy Economy

It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.

by Chris Arnold

Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
Gerry Broome / AP

2:47pm Jan 20, 2022

National National Economy

Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value

by Chris Arnold

For first time homebuyers it was one of the hardest years ever to afford a house. But homeowners saw tremendous gains in housing wealth.
1:22pm Nov 12, 2021

Housing Housing

New report shows the Triad's real estate market is beginning to cool

by April Laissle

The real estate market in the Triad is beginning to cool off, according to
4:55pm Oct 27, 2021

Economy Economy

Elon poll finds many in NC worried about rising home prices

by Paul Garber

A new poll from Elon University finds that North Carolinians are worried about rising
Gene J. Puskar / AP

3:56pm Mar 22, 2021

National National Economy

Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers

by Chris Arnold

Sales of existing homes fell 6.6% in February from the month before. Meanwhile, prices are up 16% over the past year, giving homeowners about $2 trillion more in equity and widening the wealth gap.
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11:41am Sep 08, 2020

National National Economy Politics & Government

Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas

by Greg Rosalsky

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.
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12:57pm Apr 30, 2019

National National Economy

Is Buying A House Overrated?

by Greg Rosalsky

The Nobel laureate who co-created the way our nation measures home prices says that over the long run, they don't increase much. And when they do, it can mean a bubble. Are we in one now?