Why is it so hard to buy a home? Prices have far outpaced middle-class incomes. Mortgage rates are still above 6%. And 3 out of 10 homes are sold above listing price.But none of those factors fully captures the variety of challenges buyers nationwide face in the current market. The conditions on the ground can vary widely across state and even county lines.To better capture how housing market cond…
Home buying in the U.S. by county: Cost, availability, competition and more







