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
Sales
Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise
A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales
Affordability
Renters Catch a Break as Asking Rents Dip Slightly in September
Renting is still the more affordable option in the majority of U.S. cities, especially as asking rents begin to drop down from record highs
Market Data + Trends
What's Causing the Surge in Canceled Home Deals?
Buyers are exercising caution and pulling out of real estate transactions at their fastest pace in a year
Affordability
What Will It Take to Resolve the Housing Affordability Crisis?
To get back on track, something—or things—got to give in a housing market bogged down by soaring interest rates, persistently high home prices, and a dearth of available homes
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip
While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline
Build to Rent
Rents Drop for the Fifth Month in a Row
With more rental inventory on the market, rents in the 50 largest metros have been declining for the past five months—a trend that's anticipated to continue
New-Home Sales
Housing Demand Still Strong Despite High Mortgage Rates
Rather than bowing out, prospective homebuyers are turning to new construction during a real estate slowdown
Affordability
August Sees Housing Affordability Hit Historical Low
As mortgage rates and home prices outpace household income, the housing affordability crisis continues to grow
Market Data + Trends
Could High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices to Drop in 2024?
Predicting the effects of rising mortgage rates on U.S. home prices in 2024
Market Data + Trends
Could 2023 Be the Slowest Year of Home Sales Since the Great Recession?
Soaring mortgage rates and a dearth of housing inventory have pushed home sales to a 15-year low
