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Housing Affordability

Apr 22, 2026

Fannie, Freddie accept predictive credit scores

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will accept predictive credit scores like VantageScore 4.0, expanding mortgage access using rent and utility payment data.

Apr 13, 2026

U.S. existing home sales hit nine-month low amid rising mortgage rates

U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March as rising mortgage rates and tight inventory cloud the housing market outlook.

Mar 26, 2026

Colorado population growth tied to housing construction

Colorado population growth is highest in counties with housing construction, with Douglas, Larimer and Weld leading net migration, Census data shows.

Mar 16, 2026

Housing Report: Colorado housing market sees more listings, slower sales

Colorado housing market shows rising listings and pending sales but slower closings as buyers negotiate and remain sensitive to affordability and mortgage rates.

Mar 10, 2026

US existing home sales rise as mortgage rates decline

U.S. existing home sales rose in February as mortgage rates declined and affordability improved, though tight housing supply could limit activity this spring.

Feb 27, 2026

Poll finds homes and cars out of reach for many Americans

A new poll finds many Americans say homes, new cars and health care are unaffordable as rising costs continue to squeeze middle-class household budgets.

Feb 6, 2026

Polis launches Prop 123 renter rewards equity program

Polis launches Prop 123 Colorado Renter Rewards, offering cash back and equity benefits to renters in affordable housing developments statewide.

Feb 5, 2026

Denver housing market sees rising inventory in 2026

Denver housing market starts 2026 with slow home sales and rising inventory as DMAR reports increased listings, shifting luxury trends and affordability challenges.

Feb 4, 2026

Experts debate size of U.S. housing shortage crisis

Experts disagree on the scale of the U.S. housing shortage, with estimates ranging from 2 million to 20 million homes as affordability challenges grow.

Jan 28, 2026

Colorado population tops 6 million for first time

Colorado population surpasses 6 million for the first time, according to U.S. Census data showing steady growth, rising births and housing pressures.

Nov 11, 2025

White House 50-year mortgage plan sparks debate

The White House is weighing a 50-year mortgage to ease housing costs, but critics say it could raise total interest and worsen the nation’s supply shortage.

Sep 17, 2025

Colorado housing shortfall eases but costs still rise

Colorado’s housing deficit has shrunk to 106,000 units, but affordability is worsening as high interest rates and construction costs slow new building.