Unemployment and foreclosure rates drive housing market risk in Florida and California
ATTOM's housing risk report highlights high unemployment and foreclosure rates driving market risk in Florida and California counties amid ongoing affordability challenges.
ATTOM report finds homes remain largely unaffordable in US counties Q1 2026
ATTOM's Q1 2026 report shows 97% of US counties have less affordable homes than historical averages, with major expenses surpassing wage growth in many areas.
62% of Americans say homebuying unrealistic in 2026
62% of Americans say buying a home in 2026 is unrealistic as affordability, rising home prices and interest rates limit demand.
Home Affordability Strained Nationwide Despite Modest Q4 Improvement
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First-time homebuyers captured 69% of starter-home purchases in 2024, with housing policy shaping competition with investors.
Q3 2025 housing market risks intensify nationwide
Rising unemployment, foreclosures, and affordability pressures put parts of California, Florida, and Louisiana at highest housing market risk.
Home affordability declines across U.S. in Q3 2025
Home affordability worsened in nearly half of U.S. counties in Q3 2025 as prices rose to a record $375,000 nationwide.
Home affordability worsens again across U.S. in fourth quarter as home prices keep climbing
ATTOM has released its fourth-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages […]
Home ownership slightly more affordable across U.S. in third quarter but still difficult for average workers
ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the third quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages […]
Home affordability gets tougher during second quarter across U.S. as prices shoot back up
ATTOM has released its second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remained less affordable in the second quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages […]
78% of Millennials Wrestle With Home Affordability, Research Reveals
Madison Cates | Wealth of Geeks According to a 2023 study by Home Bay, the value of houses in the United States surged by a jaw-dropping 162% since 2000, vastly […]
Home affordability remains difficult across U.S. during fourth quarter even as prices dip downward
ATTOM has released its fourth-quarter 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to historical averages […]
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