West Virginia

Homebuying power improves as prices cool, inventory expands

U.S. homebuyers are gaining ground on affordability as price growth slows and housing supply expands, according to the latest HousingWire Data through Jan. 24. While affordability challenges persist — despite mortgage rates trending lower — recent shifts are improving purchasing power and giving buyers more leverage than they had a year ago. Nationally, the median […]

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Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act

A new multi-state coalition is warning that worsening floods across Appalachia — and the federal government’s uneven response — are heightening risks for communities, infrastructure and real estate markets across the region. The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition recently convened for the first time to examine Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding fights, stalled mitigation programs

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Affordability and price cuts shape Wheeling, WV real estate

Price adjustments dominated the Wheeling, WV-OH metro housing market in the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, with 43.9% of active listings reducing their asking prices. The market absorbed 30 homes during the same period, demonstrating buyer responsiveness when pricing aligns with expectations. The Wheeling–Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH metro area maintained 355 single-family homes in active inventory, with

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Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia

Coldwell Banker Yost — a longtime real estate firm serving southern West Virginia — has been acquired by Nathan Hendrick and will operate under the new name Coldwell Banker Hendrick Real Estate. The acquired company has operated in West Virginia for more than 25 years and was previously owned by Steve Yost, who will remain

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