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How Much You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In 49 Major US Cities: First-Time Buyers Are In For A Shock

The challenge of homeownership in the US is that rising wages lag behind soaring property prices. Discover which Midwest cities offer affordable options amid the national crisis.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Americans are earning more, but still can’t afford homes - here’s why families now need more than $116,000 income to buy a house in the US

US housing market 2026: Despite rising wages, many American families find homeownership increasingly out of reach as housing costs outpace income growth. A significant income gap persists, with the national median household income falling far short of what's needed to afford the average US home. Experts predict these affordability challenges…

The Economic Times · May 27

Rocket Companies Turns Around, But Mortgage Risk Remains

Rocket Companies stock could benefit from AI, acquisitions, and housing trends as the fintech platform expands beyond mortgages.

MarketBeat · May 26

10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in February 2026 — 3 Are in Florida

The 10 most expensive homes sold in February 2026 were predominantly in Florida and New York, according to a new Redfin report.

GOBankingRates · Apr 24

The 10 best cities for college grads: Omaha ranks higher than New York and L.A. because Gen Z ‘actually have a shot at purchasing a house’ for under $300K

“With a lot of homes selling for under $300,000, young grads actually have a shot at purchasing a house,” one Omaha real estate agent said.

Fortune · Apr 22

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.

Fortune · Apr 21

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

The Independent UK · Apr 4

5 Popular Retirement Destinations That Start Costing You More Money After Year One

These popular retirement destinations seem affordable at first, but hidden costs, taxes and rising living expenses can drain your budget after year one.

GOBankingRates · Apr 1

There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as gap widens to a record 630,000. But it's only a buyer's market if you can afford it

"High housing costs and economic uncertainty have caused many house hunters to retreat, creating an imbalance of buyers and sellers."

Fortune · Mar 28

How a war in the Middle East is hiking your mortgage rate in America

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.43% last week, its highest level since last October.

Fortune · Mar 26