Nation Jan 02 Why renting over buying might be the favored choice in today’s real estate landscape By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings
Economy Oct 05 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches 7.49 percent, highest level in over two decades The cost of financing a home surged again this week, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Economy Aug 10 Houses are getting scooped up before they’re listed. It’s shutting people out of homeownership As U.S. home prices surge while housing inventory is at a historic low, some real estate agents say the tight market is becoming even more competitive through the practice of so-called “pocket listing” deals that are sold to buyers before… By Courtney Vinopal
Economy Jul 08 Watch 3:58 In Boston, a housing innovation that connects the generations Although cities across the country are struggling with a shortage of housing, especially at a manageable cost, there are millions of bedrooms going unused. Now, technology is enabling homeowners with rooms to spare to connect with renters who can’t afford… By Stephanie Leydon, WGBH
Nation Dec 10 AP FACT CHECK: Trump on monuments, econ; Moore on accusers The orbit of odd political claims stretched from Utah canyons to the looming Alabama Senate race to crazy-as-usual Washington in recent days. By Calvin Woodward and Josh Boak, Associated Press
Mar 03 Column: How Ben Carson can fight poverty without increasing government spending By Robert Lerman Homeownership vouchers would help the new Housing and Urban Development secretary reduce poverty and also use government resources more efficiently. Continue reading