Starter-home inventory has improved from recent lows across the United States, according to a new housing market report, but affordability and available listings continue to differ sharply by region. The findings indicate that first-time homebuyers are seeing more opportunities in some markets while others continue to face limited supply and higher entry costs. Key Takeaways Starter-home inventory has increased nationally compared with recent years. Entry-level housing supply remains below pre-2019 levels. Southern markets continue to post the strongest gains in affordable listings. Northeast and Midwest markets remain more constrained by limited supply and higher prices. Mortgage costs continue to affect purchasing power for first-time homebuyers. The latest housing market report found that entry-level housing supply has continued to recover from the shortages that followed the peak of the housing inventory crunch. More homes meeting starter-home price thresholds are now available than several years ago, giving some buyers additional choices. Even
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Housing preservation in New York City is getting a new agency-level push as officials move to stabilize existing supportive housing buildings through a program focused on repairs, financing gaps,
U.K. housing market forecasts for 2026 are being revised as mortgage rates move higher and financial market instability continues affecting borrowing conditions. Major lenders have increased fixed-rate mortgage products
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