Over 50% of all households have pets.

lol we are talking the same, lets say we do some input statistic analysis ( i did it before ), so in 2009 the mortgage debt with typical husband and wife working is like 29% ; now that number is going as much as 44% in some cities. also our home price is created using auction systems, if there'e 100 houses in one zip code, the pricing discovery in created by the last 3-5 home purchasers, which indicate 95% of other folks does not necessarily able to purchase home or do mortgage with current rate.Which cause a problem, one household either need to maintain job that can continously paying the mortgage and/or the loyalty of husband and wife is a MUST LOL Having said that, to maintain 1.5 mil homes in bay area for example, husband and wife should not divorce for 30 years at least.But for 150k house in Ohio, the husband can divorce their wife anytime while maintain the mortgage payment LOLHaving said that, getting divorce is very suicidal for financial.but also creating different effect, for single guy, there's almost no way they can purchase home, unless they're cardiologist or any other high income earner LOL (this example is just for fun).In our area the home supply is coming from two sources mainly: people going retirement and want to cash out or separation in relationship LOLGetting separation is very expensive especially if you born in 1970/1980/1990s, I would even argue the moment you are married-->single thus you become the renter class again LOL

If 32% of all purchases are bought for cash (assuming no HML is involved), then we either have a huge influx of foreign  cash, or the inventory is so microscopically tiny that 1% or less of Americans buy almost third of existing inventory.

About 21,000 square feet of live-work-play units are also envisioned, allowing a small business owner to operate a tiny shop from their home, according to details shared by Taylor Assistant City Manager Tom Yantis during a June 27 public hearing with the Taylor City Council.

@Tomcy Varghese Just chiming in becuause although I'm not an agent in Texas we build duplexes and tiny houses in Indy and the midwest (often on vacant land) and would love to connect with others doing anything similar. 

Debt. org estimates that the average household with a credit card carries $8,396 in debt.

I didn't feel right to make an offer that high.  330K for a tiny 1bed, 1 bath with loft cabin. 

Birmingham passed most of the "rule of thumb" criteria recommended (job growth, household income growth) but the downside is population is -18.60% since 2000, and crime is a bit on the higher side (https://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/metros/). 

Be sure to check the program household income limits for your county as well. 

Hello, Elijah Householder, I believe I can answer your question.Using rental income from a room in the house to qualify for a mortgage can be challenging, especially if this is your first home purchase.