Your Guide to Starter Homes in Today’s Housing Market: Do They Still Exist?
Key takeaways: A starter home is typically the most affordable home available in a local market, whether that’s a single-family home, condo, or townhouse. The median U.S. starter home costs $262,317 in 2026 and requires an estimated household income of about $80,000. While affordability challenges r
When AI listing videos look too real: the disclosure test agents need now
In my last HousingWire column, I focused on reviewing AI-generated listing remarks before they reach the MLS. That was about what AI says about a property. This follow-up is about the line between effective marketing and misrepresentation. A listing video may show a drone-style approach, a smooth wa
Newsom signs balanced budget with $1.7B locked-in for housing
This time last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget that included sweeping housing reforms that allowed urban residential developers to avoid rigorous environmental reviews. This year’s budget, which Newsom signed on Monday, does not carry the same historic housing reforms as las
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