Eric J Barth

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

https://www.realtor.com/research/state-report-cards-2026/?distinct_id=jD44do7Mc&user_email=eric%40ericjbarth.com

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.

06/22/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/11-affordable-states-buyers-can-midwest-iowa-2026-report-card?cid=soc_shares_article_CP

Only 11 of the 50 states and Washington, DC, remain affordable for median-income homebuyers under the 30% rule. They are led by Iowa.

06/19/2026

https://www.citybeat.com/arts/things-to-do/10-things-to-do-cincinnati-this-weekend-june-19-21/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=events+beat+6.18.26&utm_source=5e57aa2eb7&npnl=MjU5NDYxfDJhOTU0ZjEwNTkxZDgxOTI1OGJiZDgwNWJlZTg3ODAzNTZiODBkMjE4MTc5NTcwYmNiNzUyZmUzYjJhNTQwNTg&utm_source=CityBeat&utm_campaign=db6c6ff641-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_06_18_03_35&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-db6c6ff641-620502558&mc_cid=db6c6ff641&mc_eid=0444d3f306

While Juneteenth celebrations rightfully take center stage this weekend, there's plenty to do in the Queen City over the next few days.

06/17/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/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.

06/15/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2026-state-report-card-homebuilding-affordability-indiana/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202606151030_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic&deeplinkIdentityId=5d470d050ca28ec6d103583c

Indiana tops the 2026 Realtor.com Housing Report Card as the best state for homebuilding and affordability, while costly coastal markets flunk.

06/12/2026

https://www.zillow.com/research/best-markets-college-grads-2026-36436/?distinct_id=jD44do7Mc&user_email=eric%40ericjbarth.com

Zillow’s list of the best markets for college graduates ranks the places where elevated salaries, affordable rents and record rental concessions converge.

06/11/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index?distinct_id=jD44do7Mc&user_email=eric%40ericjbarth.com

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....