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Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

While mortgage rates are in a downturn, a new survey finds most Americans complaining that elevated home prices are keeping them out of the housing market. The survey of 1,003 adults conducted on March 2 by HomeServe, a leading residential infrastructure repair...

Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 13 property management software providers that said their products may be running afoul of the law if they hinder the flow of accurate pricing information in rental listings. “Available information suggests...

Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025

A total of 35,651 residential properties had foreclosure filings during November, according to data from ATTOM. This level of activity is down by 3% from October but is also up by 21% from November 2024. Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure...

South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025

South Dakota is the latest state to tackle the question of rising property taxes, with a new conflict arising between its governor and legislators on how to achieve that goal. Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years....