New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
NAHB
NAHB CEO and President Jim Tobin's 2024 Housing Outlook
From affordability to homebuyer trends, Tobin offer insights into the future of the housing market
Market Data + Trends
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
Financing
Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend
Thanks to the continued drop in mortgage rates, mortgage applications are up, reaching their highest weekly pace in five weeks
Builders
Builder Sentiment Is Still Down in November, but Forecast Indicates Improving Conditions
Mortgage rates approaching 8% earlier in November did little to boost builder confidence, but recent macroeconomic data indicate conditions could improve in the coming months
Market Data + Trends
Reshaping the American Dream: Millennials and Gen Z Struggle to Leave the Nest
Report finds one in five Millennials and two-thirds of Gen Z are taking longer to leave home compared with previous generations
Market Data + Trends
Housing Market Hints at a Turning Point as Inventory Rises
Sales may be slowing, but according to one housing expert, fresh inventory could entice prospective buyers in 2024
Housing Markets
Topeka Named Top Emerging Housing Market
Buyers are flocking to this Kansas city to reap the benefits of affordable housing and a low cost of living
Market Data + Trends
New Listings Are Increasing, Led by Florida Metros
Homeowners opting to sell before interest rates reach new highs are causing a slight uptick in new listings after months of historically low supply
Market Data + Trends
How Skyrocketing Interest Rates Are Affecting Home Sales
Home sales plummeted to a 13-year low in September amid soaring interest rates
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September
New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool