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
Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group
Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers
Economics
The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say
The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon
Market Data + Trends
Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic
The U.S. homeownership rate has stayed the same for half a century, but housing-related fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could change that
Housing Markets
Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets
Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters
Housing Markets
Top U.S. Cities With the Highest Homeownership Rates
These small yet substantial metros are reporting the strongest homeownership growth over a five-year period
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs
Weary buyers are struggling to find affordable options in a frenzied market, prompting some to take a home buying hiatus
Housing Markets
Rent or Buy? Here Are the Markets Where It’s Cheaper to Do Both
Renters and buyers are searching for even ground as prices in both markets reach record peaks and nationwide housing supply dwindles
Build to Rent
Demand for Three-Bedroom Rentals on the Rise in a Shifting Market
Renters are taking remote work into their apartments and using additional bedrooms as spacious home offices
Market Data + Trends
NAR Report Shows Fewer Buyers Waiving Appraisal, Inspection Contract Contingencies
Buyers are making sure they get their money's worth, and as a result, fewer are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies into the start of 2022
Market Data + Trends
Higher Prices, Lower Availability Cause Buyers to Put Homeownership Plans on Hold
Prospective buyers are crossing their fingers and extending their homeownership timelines as prices inch higher
Housing Markets
Smaller, Warmer Metros Are Becoming America’s Next Emerging Real Estate Markets
From small towns to big cities, Americans are making yet another big move in 2022—here’s where they’re headed