NAR’s Housing Affordability Index Continues to Decline

BY  ON JULY 26, 2023

The NAR says higher home prices and mortgage rates have made it difficult for buyers to buy a home, according to their latest housing affordability index.  Click here to read more.

In addition they point out that, compared to one year ago, affordability has fallen as the monthly mortgage payment climbed by 9.9% and median family income rose by 4.8%.  The NAR says a mortgage is affordable if the mortgage payment (principal & interest) amounts to 25% or less of the family’s income.

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Click here to read the full report at the National Association of Realtors.


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  • Hamza Ashfaq
    published this page in Updates 2023-08-05 08:01:50 -0600