Housing Affordability and Supply: Rising Inventory, but for Whom?
Housing inventory is finally rising across much of the U.S. But factoring in the affordability of homes reveals a more complex reality.
So when’s the housing bubble bursting?
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East Vancouver Safeway redevelopment approved despite affordability concerns
A plan to build more than 1,000 units of rental housing on the site of an East Vancouver Safeway got the greenlight from city council Wednesday – despite concerns that none of the units will be affordable.
Tenants rally to stop ‘profit-motivated’ eviction of East Vancouver senior
Residents of an East Vancouver apartment building gathered with supporters on Wednesday outside the downtown office of their landlord in an effort to get him to drop the planned eviction of a long-term tenant.
Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey
But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
www.biv.com
How do we REALLY deal with the issue of affordable housing? - Seekr
Housing affordability is a buzz word lately but how likely is it that it will actually become reality? Actual action on the issue has been really slow and housing starts aren't running at a pace that's it would need to be from a supply standpoint to make a meaningful difference. So what are...
Minding your mortgage in the midst of a trade war - Seekr
It's a fluctuation that would - and did - send anyone over the edge, even those in the Canadian real estate market. Although the volatility didn't burn this side of the border nearly as much as it did to the south, the question still stands: what's in store for those Canadians cued up for a...
Hidden costs of home ownership that most people forget to budget for
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This story was a stretch to say the least.
Invitation Homes is not buying up all the homes. They own about 1900 homes in Jacksonville which is less than one percent of all the homes in the area.
She's buying a house herself soon, so she's not trapped.
There have been decent houses in Jacksonville under $300k even during the pandemic.
This house is 14 miles away from where she is.
6376 ISLAND FOREST Drive #A, Fleming Island, FL 32003 | MLS #2087641 | Zillow
This 1385 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 6376 ISLAND FOREST Drive #A, Fleming Island, FL.
www.zillow.com
Nice house, better area than she's in now, under $300k, good schools, and it's been sitting on the market for over a month.
I told everybody those shitholes are cheap for a reason
Rare Inside Look At Luxury Section 8 Apartment Tour In Phoenix, AZ.
June 19, 2025
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June 19, 2025
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Housing inventory is up, homes are on the market longer and prices are decreasing here in Oakland. Especially in the upper middle class areas. I suspect that Tech layoffs is one of the primary reasons.
Vancouver developers lay off staff, sell off assets as condo industry decline continues
The decline in the condo industry has been ongoing since inflation hit and interest rates soared in 2022, said one CEO
www.theglobeandmail.com
One of Vancouver’s biggest rental projects just completed and it’s seeking tenants
Developers warn the glut of rental units and softening of rental prices won't last forever in Vancouver
Selling Your Home? These 5 Mistakes Could Cost You Thousands, Zillow Says
New research from Zillow reveals that many Americans misunderstand important parts of the home selling process, potentially costing them thousands of dollars. Here are the top five things homeowners get wrong when selling their house.
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Is the Impact of Tariffs and War Finally Easing?
Investors say an upcoming interest rate cut could bring bring some relief to the housing market.
www.cnet.com
B.C. Realtor who ‘intentionally undermined’ client has licence cancelled, must pay $120K
A B.C. Realtor who lost a court case against a former client earlier this year has now had his licence cancelled by the provincial real estate regulator.
My neighbor is about to move back to Florida and he was tell me that his agent told him that Florida is a buyers market now.
Affordable housing by T.I. arrives in Grove Park - The Atlanta 100
Following several years of planning and construction, an affordable housing complex by Atlanta rapper T.I. has officially arrived in the Westside.
theatlanta100.com
Rapper T.I.'s affordable housing project has officially arrived
Intrada Westside community replaces shuttered shopping center in Grove Park
Atlanta rapper T.I. celebrates opening of his first affordable housing development
Atlanta rapper T.I. attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his first affordable apartment development on Tuesday.
Vancouver Unveils New Rupert And Renfrew Plan, Unlocking Up To 10K New Homes
The new Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan has been in the works since late-2021 and is set to be approved by Vancouver City Council on July 8.
storeys.com
- Millions bought homes in 2022–2023 expecting to refinance later at lower rates.
- Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—above 6.6%—crushing hopes for cheaper refinancing.
- Those locked into 6.5%+ rates face higher monthly payments with few exit options.
- Rising insurance and property taxes compound the burden.
- Home prices are falling in parts of Texas and Florida.
- Some homeowners owe more than their homes are worth, limiting refinance options.
- Temporary rate buydowns (e.g. 2-1 buydowns) are wearing off, increasing payments.
- With no Fed rate cuts expected soon and inflation stickier than hoped, relief isn’t near.
A family spent $69,000 turning their garage into an apartment so their son could live rent-free while launching his startup
Christina Starmer's son wanted to move out of the house after graduating from high school. She and her husband converted their garage into a studio apartment where he could live rent-free. Their son focused on his startup while he lived there, and the Starmers can now rent out the space.
By Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn
Jul 3, 2025
www.businessinsider.com
The Starmer family turned their garage into a small apartment.
Christina Starmer's son wanted to move out of the house after graduating from high school. She and her husband converted their garage into a studio apartment where he could live rent-free. Their son focused on his startup while he lived there, and the Starmers can now rent out the space.
By Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn
Jul 3, 2025
A family spent $69,000 turning their garage into an apartment so their son could live rent-free while launching his startup
Christina and Jeff Starmer turned their garage into a cozy studio apartment so their son could have his own space and save money on housing.
www.businessinsider.com
The Starmer family turned their garage into a small apartment.
A family spent $69,000 turning their garage into an apartment so their son could live rent-free while launching his startup
Christina Starmer's son wanted to move out of the house after graduating from high school. She and her husband converted their garage into a studio apartment where he could live rent-free. Their son focused on his startup while he lived there, and the Starmers can now rent out the space.
By Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn
Jul 3, 2025
A family spent $69,000 turning their garage into an apartment so their son could live rent-free while launching his startup
Christina and Jeff Starmer turned their garage into a cozy studio apartment so their son could have his own space and save money on housing.
The Starmer family turned their garage into a small apartment.
That's a nice space maaan
Southern boomtown collapses into housing hell
Once a pandemic boomtown where people could work remotely from the ocean, a Southern city has transformed into a housing market nightmare.
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