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
New-Construction Projects
New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting
Though new housing starts are up year-over-year, residential construction is slowing after solid gains at the end of 2021
New-Construction Projects
January Reports the Most Housing Starts Since 1973
Builders are picking up the pace of new home construction to satisfy rising demand nationwide, but a decades-old housing deficit still stands in the way
Market Data + Trends
2022 Housing Market Is the Fastest and Priciest on Record
After facing heightened competition and unrelenting price gains in 2021, buyers are finding no relief in another record-breaking market at the start of 2022
Market Data + Trends
Purchase Demand Remains Strong as 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise Above 4%
Buyers are filling a growing appraisal gap as rates climb higher, but purchasing activity appears solid, experts say
Market Data + Trends
Investor Activity Rose to a Record High in 2021
Investor purchases accounted for a substantial share of total home sales in 2021, specifically in minority neighborhoods battling a preexisting affordability crisis and longstanding homeownership gaps
Build to Rent
Renting a Home May Be Even Harder Than Buying One
Would-be buyers looking for relief in the rental market are only finding larger price hikes and less availability
Market Data + Trends
Out-Of-Town Buyers Are Willing to Pay 30% More Than Locals in the Hottest U.S. Markets
Remote workers are flocking to more affordable markets to get the most bang for their bucks
Market Data + Trends
Mortgage Rates Hit a New Record as Home Prices Continue to Climb
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages just hit a new high, causing another drop in purchase applications and refinance demand
Affordability
NAHB Releases Its 2022 'Priced Out' Estimates, and They Could Spell Trouble for Thousands
Thousands of Americans found themselves priced out of a heated 2021 housing market, and more gains in the coming year could could keep homeownership out of reach for many more
Housing Markets
Migrating Buyers Are Taking Over Regional Markets With Big Budgets
Newcomers are ready to play and here to stay—these are the regions seeing the most competition from migrating Americans