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3 days ago

Oregon Is Failing in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Governor Kotek Turn the Tide?

Oregon faces a severe housing shortage with soaring prices, poor affordability, and insufficient new construction relative to its population.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Michigan is Holding Steady in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Governor Whitmer Accelerate the Pace?

Michigan remains relatively affordable but lacks sufficient new construction and rising supply, constraining housing availability despite solid household buying power.
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1 week ago

Utah Is Failing in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Cox Rebalance the Market?

Utah's housing affordability has declined as home prices outpace construction and income growth, earning a C grade.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

South Dakota is Winning in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Governor Rhoden Keep the Momentum Going?

South Dakota's housing market continues to stand out in the heartland. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Mount Rushmore State a strong B, reflecting solid affordability and steady construction. The report-part of the Let America Build campaign-measures how well states balance home prices with new construction to meet demand. South Dakota's results show a healthy market that's growing sustainably, even as population gains and rising costs begin to test its capacity.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Most Americans Say Housing Costs Are Too High-But They're Divided on the Reasons Why

the majority of Americans find housing costs in the U.S. unreasonably high, according to a recent survey conducted by Tavern Research for the Searchlight Institute. While housing economists attribute the crisis to a chronic shortage of housing, the survey shows a variety of opinions on the causes, including blaming investors, building material costs, landlords, and elected officials. The survey also highlights that a majority of Americans welcome more home construction in their communities, recognizing the benefits of increased housing availability.
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