What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
A Look at the Boom in Home Builder Stocks During 2023
In 2023, stocks for the 10 biggest U.S. home builders outperformed the S&P 500. What does that say about the housing market?
Housing Demand Could Rebound in 2024 as Mortgage Rates Ease
The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts lower mortgage rates could bring homebuyers back into the market in 2024
The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market
Mortgage rates just surpassed a 23-year high, and experts say more rate hikes are on the horizon
Why Does the Housing Market Feel Like It's 1996?
The number of mortgage applications is currently at levels not seen since the mid-'90s
High Monthly Housing Expenses Are a Cause for Pause
With high median monthly mortgage payments, prospective buyers and sellers aren't too eager to jump into the for-sale market
Financials
Property Taxes Made Up Over One-Third of State and Local Tax Revenue in Q1 2022
Property taxes accounted for $672.9 billion in state and local tax revenue during the four quarters ending Q1 2022
Affordability
As the Housing Market Loses Steam, a Growing Number of Sellers Are Dropping Their Asking Prices
The Fed's most recent mortgage rate hike is putting a damper on home sales, and in order to attract remaining buyers, sellers are increasingly slashing their asking prices
Affordability
Consumer Confidence Dropped to 16-Month Low in June
Fast-rising inflation is putted increased financial pressure on Americans who are struggling to afford everything from gas to monthly mortgage payments
Financials
What's Driving the Recent Spike in Mortgage Rates?
The housing market appears to be cooling down in the wake of surging mortgage rates, but the Fed isn't backing off anytime soon
Market Data + Trends
Another Tough Blow for Homebuyers as Interest Rates Surpass 6%
The Federal Reserve sent its rates soaring by 75 basis points earlier this week, subsequently pushing the 30-year fixed mortgage rate beyond the 6% mark
Financials
Denials for Small-Dollar Mortgages Are on the Rise
High denial rates for small-dollar loans are preventing Americans from purchasing affordable homes
Financials
Nearly Half of All U.S. Homes Were Equity-Rich in the First Quarter of 2022
Equity-rich homeowners are cashing out and leaving pricey markets to buy new homes in low-cost states
New-Home Sales
Home Prices Are Still Rising, But Buyers Aren’t Slowing
Rising mortgage rates may not be the be-all and end-all of home purchases for woeful buyers. Instead, they might actually offer a window of opportunity for some
Market Data + Trends
When Will Rising Mortgage Rates Reach Their Peak?
Mortgage rates are tipping beyond 5%, but market inflation won't be the norm forever
Affordability
Overvalued Markets Could See Significant Price Deceleration, Economists Say
Home prices are rising faster than household incomes in many metro markets across the U.S., but more balance could be on the horizon, some economists say
