Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
Housing Markets
Florida Is Now the Second Most Valuable US Real Estate Market
Housing markets such as Florida are seeing substantial growth driven by an uptick in new construction
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Declined in August Due to High Mortgage Rates, Pricing Pressure
A housing affordability crisis is taking a toll on homebuyer demand and leading to a slowdown in new-home sales
Housing Markets
August Housing Markets Still Down, but Less So
While active inventory, new listings, and closed sales were all still historically low in August, the declines weren't as sharp as in previous months
Market Data + Trends
Home Size and Price Trends for Age-Restricted, Single-Family Housing
how do the characteristics of new, age-restricted, single-family homes vary from other single-family homes?
Market Data + Trends
Why Is the Housing Market Behaving This Way?
2023 has been a confusing time in the housing market, but there's an upside for new-home builders
Sales
Fannie Mae's Take on the Future of US Home Sales
The recent forecast indicates slowing home sales, due to continuing mortgage rate increases accompanied by homebuyer hesitance
Builders
Latest Home Builder Sentiment Is a Response to Rising Mortgage Rates
Builders are reacting to stubbornly high mortgage rates, which are eroding housing affordability
Market Data + Trends
Entry-Level Homes Are a Reach for First-Time Buyers
Despite today's fast-paced, high-cost housing market putting starter homes out of reach for many, some first-time buyers show they're willing to compete
Financials
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
Affordability
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
