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
Market Data + Trends
The First Week in October Is Prime Time for Homebuying
Could the first week of October kick off a seasonal homebuying boom in an otherwise stagnant for-sale market?
Affordability
US Counties With the Highest Housing Costs
These counties are seeing the biggest discrepancies between home price appreciation and wage growth
Market Data + Trends
The Latest on US Home Prices
Home prices set a record high for the fourth consecutive month in August
Market Data + Trends
Rising Inventory Offers Silver Lining for Fall Homebuyers
Homebuyers are noticing an uptick in new inventory and more negotiable list prices at the start of the fall homebuying season
Affordability
How Did Housing Affordability Fare in Q2 2023?
The Federal Reserve continued its efforts to tame inflation and bring down housing prices in Q2, but buyers were still grappling with affordability issues
Leadership
Redfin Cuts Ties With National Association of Realtors
Online brokerage Redfin is requiring that many of its brokers and real estate agents cancel their NAR memberships following sexual harassment and discrimination allegations against the association
Demographics
Resumed Student Loan Payments Shake Up the Housing Market
With student loan payments resuming this month, already cost-burdened Millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers are taking a hard look at their finances
Housing Markets
More Homebuyers Are Relocating for Affordability and Remote Work
A record number of homebuyers are relocating in search of more affordable homes. But where are they going?
Housing Markets
Tracking Tool Shows Home Price Gains Over Past 5 Years
This interactive tool reveals 5-year home price changes in counties across the nation
Financing
Mortgage Demand Drops to 27-Year Low
The highest mortgage rates in two decades are causing buyers and prospective sellers to pull back from the housing market