Eric J Barth

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Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards—2026 Update States have a clear mandate to address housing affordability, so we are assigning grades based on how they are doing now and how well they are addressing the future, by building affordable homes. Data now updated for 2026.

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The 11 Affordable States Where Buyers Can Avoid Going House-Poor—Led by a Heartland Champion Only 11 of the 50 states and Washington, DC, remain affordable for median-income homebuyers under the 30% rule. They are led by Iowa.

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10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (June 19-21) - Cincinnati CityBeat While Juneteenth celebrations rightfully take center stage this weekend, there's plenty to do in the Queen City over the next few days.

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Appraisals Will Look Very Different in the Near Future—Are You Ready? Over a 14-month period starting in September, lenders are phasing in new appraisal reporting for all GSE-conforming loans. As appraisers adjust to the new standards, agents will be key partners in ensuring the data is accurate and complete.

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2026 Realtor.com State Report Cards: Indiana Ranked No. 1 for Homebuilding and Affordability Indiana tops the 2026 Realtor.com Housing Report Card as the best state for homebuilding and affordability, while costly coastal markets flunk.

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Austin Holds the Crown for New Grads in 2026 Zillow’s list of the best markets for college graduates ranks the places where elevated salaries, affordable rents and record rental concessions converge.

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REALTORS® Confidence Index Report First-time buyers rose to 35% of all buyers — the highest share since June 2020 — driven by modest inventory improvements. Market outlook cooled for both buyers and sellers, with 25% of homes still selling above list price. Inspection contingency waivers dropped to 17%, down from 25% a year ago....