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Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?

Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new data report from First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF) has determined homeownership affordability is near a four-year high, although current economic tumult may create a new wave of problems. “Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August...
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025

Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new report from First American Data & Analytics, a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), showed home price acceleration came to a near halt during 2025. The company’s December 2025 Home Price Index found a -0.2% change from November...
First American: Overvalued Housing Market Squashes Affordable Homeownership

First American: Overvalued Housing Market Squashes Affordable Homeownership

by Phil Hall | Apr 29, 2024 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Nearly half of the nation’s top 50 metro markets are overvalued, which is fueling the continued lack of affordable homeownership opportunities, according to the latest Real House Price Index (RHPI) data from First American Data & Analytics, a division of First...
New Study Finds Affordable Homeownership Sinking to Three-Decade Low

New Study Finds Affordable Homeownership Sinking to Three-Decade Low

by Phil Hall | Sep 25, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The level of affordable homeownership has declined to a depth not seen in more than three decades, according to the new Real House Price Index (RHPI) published by First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF). According to First American, the RHPI measures the price...

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