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
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Market Data + Trends
Rising Interest Rates Cause Drop in Mortgage Originations
Why mortgage bankers might be seeing a lot less business.
Build to Rent
Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 35-Year High
Public investments total $30 billion in capital and counting.
Market Data + Trends
Where Were the Homeownership Gains?
Households under 35 years old experienced the fastest growth in homeownership than any other age group during 2019.
Market Data + Trends
Goldman Sachs Forecast Suggests Home Price Increase
Continuing strong demand may cause an even greater rise in U.S. house prices.
Housing Markets
Tight Housing Market Causes Supply Issue
Some analysts say too many houses are being built— homebuilders disagree.
Market Data + Trends
Amenities That Matter for Single-Family Home Renters
Pet friendliness is the third highest ranking reason that single-family renters choose to rent a home over an apartment.
Market Data + Trends
The State of Housing Market Trends for September
The September housing data release reveals that homes are still selling at a brisk pace and listing prices continue to grow steadily over the previous year.
Market Data + Trends
Which States Tax the Most/Least?
Texas is an illustrative example of a state in which home values hardly, if at all, explain real estate tax bills faced by homeowners. While Texas ranks 27th in the country for average home values, it is 10th in average real estate taxes paid.
Market Data + Trends
How Long Did It Take to Be a Homeowner in 2021?
Census Bureau data shows that the homeownership rate actually hit 67.9% in the second quarter of 2020, up from 64.1% from a year before.
Market Data + Trends
Residential Construction Spending Up in August
The monthly gains are attributed to the strong growth of spending on improvements, while spending on single-family and multifamily constructions slipped.