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
Affordability
Home Prices Could Soon Flatten, Experts Say
The housing market will eventually adjust to record inflation and elevated mortgage rates, and that could mean a much-anticipated slowdown in home prices
Market Data + Trends
Home Price Growth Seems Undeterred by Rising Interest Rates
Though some experts expected home prices to decelerate as interest rates crept to new highs, homebuyers are still battling a persistent affordability crisis
Housing Markets
Migration Likely to Increase as Remote Work Becomes Permanent
Some companies are taking on remote work as a permanent format, allowing professionals to relocate to more favorable markets
Market Data + Trends
Why Price-To-Rent Ratios May Not Be Accurate Indicators of a Housing Bubble
The housing market has suffered its fair share of volatility since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean it’s headed for a bubble just yet
Housing Markets
Americans Are Moving Away From Major Metros in the Hundreds of Thousands
Waves of migrating Americans are leaving behind urban living for good to prioritize space and affordability
Housing Policy + Finance
Americans Hindered by Low Housing Affordability Want Action From Policymakers
Over 75% of all Americans are impacted by a lack of affordable housing, and they're growing impatient with seemingly apathetic policymakers
Market Data + Trends
How the Current Housing Boom Differs From the Bubble and Bust
A heated housing market is cause for concern among economists and homebuyers alike, but the end result could be a gradual cooldown rather than another bust
Financials
Buyers Are Turning to Risky Adjustable-Rate Mortgages as Housing Prices Rise
Adjustable-rate mortgages were one of the causes of the Great Recession in 2007, and as housing prices escalate to new record highs, they’re making a comeback nationwide
Market Data + Trends
Housing Prices Are Reaching New Highs, but Experts Aren’t Anticipating Another Bubble
The average list price rose to a new high across the U.S. at the end of March, but according to some housing experts, a late 2000s-esque housing bubble isn’t a likely scenario
Housing Markets
The Top Markets for Women Homebuyers
These regional housing markets approved mortgages for the largest number of female buyers in 2020, and they’re likely to see even more women buying homes in 2022
