Plus, according to Goodwine, Humble provides “a nice tranquil escape ... preferences and long-term goals. A small city could work for you if: You want to buy a home now but can’t afford ...

The solution? New homes are being built smaller and much closer together than before. The housing market seems locked in a cycle that is driving the affordability of homeownership down.

Regarding the size of homes being built, D.R. Horton said the shift to smaller homes will take time, as current residential lots approved by municipalities have certain parameters and guidelines ...

Homes are shrinking in size and soaring in price. The median American home is 128 square feet smaller and $125,000 more expensive than it was five years ago, according to a recent analysis from ...

Smaller cities also have much to offer and may work better for your family and long-term goals. GoBankingRates checked in with a few real estate experts to uncover some of the smaller cities you ...