Tag: affordability

Higher Interest Rates a Near-Term Speed Bump for Home Price Appreciation

December 16, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

Given transparency in home prices through multiple listing services and public records, there are an abundance of data providers tracking the market. To simplify the discussion, we rely on our aggregate existing home price index that incorporates ...

For Millennials, Willing to Sacrifice Walkability for Affordability

November 04, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

There remain varying opinions as to how young adults will view their housing decisions relative to prior generations, with some arguing for a lower sustainable homeownership rate and a more urban than suburban mix. Our demographic work indicates ...

After Strong Home Price Increases This Cycle, Affordability Still Screens Favorably

September 09, 2016 by Zelman & Associates

There are numerous home price measures that are provided by the government and private entities, both for free and a charge, that offer market participants a general understanding of national pricing. Given that all of the datasets have their ...