Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
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
Market Data + Trends
Migrating Americans Are Driving Up Home Prices in Popular Metros
Remote workers and movers motivated by the pandemic are flocking to Sun Belt cities like Phoenix, where prices are peaking and inventory is declining
Affordability
How a Housing Shortage and High Prices Are Hurting the Middle Class
Home prices are quickly exceeding home buyer budgets as limited inventory pushes affordability further out of reach
New-Home Sales
Home Buyer Sentiment Falls to Record Low
Buyers are feeling pessimistic about finding affordable housing in a record-breaking market with more price gains ahead
New-Home Sales
Why Some Pandemic Buyers Are Regretting Their Home Purchases
A pricey seller’s market led many buyers to make rushed offers on homes that they now regret buying
Sales + Marketing Trends
How Home Buying Technology May Be Pushing Prices Higher
Buying a home has never been easier, but new advancements in real estate technology may come at a price
Market Data + Trends
Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022
2022 may be less tumultuous than the past two years, but many of the same challenges will persist as builders race to combat rising demand
Demographics
Millennial Demand Is Escalating Home Prices in Kid-Friendly Neighborhoods
Family-friendly neighborhoods are in high demand as more Millennials reach the prime age for having babies and buying homes
Market Data + Trends
House Prices Show No Signs of Slowing as Builders Face High Demand
Builders are ramping up new construction as home prices rise at an alarming rate—here are the metros most affected
Market Data + Trends
2022: The Year of the Record-Breaking Rental Market, Part 2
In 2021, the rental market entered into unprecedented territory with record-breaking conditions, and some trends may carry over into the new year
Financials
Mortgage Interest Rates Are Rising, But Experts Say There’s No Need to Panic
Buyers are racing into the real estate market to avoid being priced out by mortgage gains, but rates will remain around historic lows, and rate locks offer an added cushion
