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
Builders
Rising Mortgage Rates Chip Away at Home Builder Sentiment
As cautious buyers pull back from the for-sale market, home builder confidence is falling
New-Home Sales
Single-Family Housing Starts Posted Unexpected Surge in September
Single-family housing starts saw an uptick in September as builders worked to fill a supply deficit left by would-be home sellers opting not to sell
Market Data + Trends
A Market of Extremes: Sellers and Buyers Struggle to Find Common Ground
Buyers and sellers are finding themselves in a push-and-pull housing market characterized by soaring mortgage rates, persistently high home prices, and a widening supply shortage
Housing Markets
These Regional Markets Are Still Seeing Rapid Sales
Elevated mortgage rates and dwindling inventory are causing slowing sales across much of the U.S., but a few regional markets are seeing red-hot homebuying activity
Financials
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
Market Data + Trends
Home Listings Are Rising, but Cautious Buyers Aren’t Budging
New listings are popping up at a much faster rate than their seasonal norm, but fresh inventory isn't tempting to wary buyers in a high-cost market
Market Data + Trends
Do Rising Foreclosures Pose a Threat to the US Housing Market?
Foreclosures notices are rising, but experts aren't worried about a subsequent housing bust
NAHB
NAHB Chairman Shares October Update
Alicia Huey recently updated National Association of Home Builders' members with an overview of the organization's top priorities through the rest of the year
Market Data + Trends
How Have Homebuyers Changed Over the Last Two Years?
The U.S. housing market has undergone significant changes over the last two years, and so too have today's homebuyers
Market Data + Trends
Homebuying Conditions Improved in September
Despite an uptick in annual home price growth, buying conditions improved on a year-over-year basis in September