home affordability
Coverage of home affordability in the Nexus archive.
- The 10 best and 10 worst states to buy a home in 2026
Realtor.com ranked US states based on housing affordability and new-home construction, with Midwest and South states performing best and West/New England states worst. Indiana led due to high income relative to home prices, but faced future affordability risks from low construction. Joel Berner highlighted homebuilding as critical for long-term affordability.
- To buy or rent in Seattle? Depends on how long you want to stay put
The decision to buy or rent a home in Seattle depends on how long one intends to stay, given the city's high home prices and the complexity of the choice for those who can afford it.
- WATCH: What does a person have to make to afford the average price of a home?
New polling reveals only 25% of non-homeowners believe they can afford to buy a home within five years. Chen Zhao, head of economic research at Redfin, highlights concerns about housing affordability and income gaps.