The U.S. needs more homes, but builders may be slowing construction
The U.S. has a home shortage, but builders may be slowing instead of increasing construction because of worries that the homes won't be sold.
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Even home appraisers are doing their jobs remotely
Remote appraisals shot up during the pandemic, replacing in-person inspections by appraisers. Even as restrictions ease up, they could be the standard for how homes are valued.
A Black Woman Says She Had To Hide Her Race To Get A Fair Home Appraisal
Two low home appraisals spurred a Black woman in Indianapolis to administer her own fair housing test. The result led her to file a complaint alleging housing discrimination.
'We Need To Build More Homes': Prices Soar Amid Housing Shortage
It's not only low interest rates pushing up prices to record highs. A historic lack of homes for sale is a big part of it too. And it's making homeownership unaffordable for too many people.
Some NC Rents Rising At A Faster Rate Than US Average
New numbers are out on the rising cost of rent in the U.S., and some North Carolina cities are outpacing the national average.
Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale
Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are choosing to rent — they aren't ready for the long-term debt.
Guilford County Home Sales Up Nearly 30%
The Greensboro Regional Realtors Association said yesterday that sales of existing, single-family homes in Guilford County increased 28.6% during August, compared with the same time last year.