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
Housing Policy + Finance
What Rising Mortgage Rates Could Mean for Prospective Homebuyers
The real estate rollercoaster is reaching its latest peak and more gains are fast approaching
New-Home Sales
Experts Split on Sales Expectations for 2022
Inventory and affordability will determine the rate of sales growth in another pivotal year for the housing market
Market Data + Trends
Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period
Homeowners who purchased a single-family existing home 10 years ago could rake in significant home equity gains in an elevated seller’s market
Build to Rent
Rents Are Slowing Seasonally But Rising Sharply Year-Over-Year
Rental demand is soaring across the U.S., but low inventory and rising prices could pose a challenge for apartment hunters
Market Data + Trends
Are We in Another Housing Bubble? Not Yet, Experts Say
Median home prices are nearly double what they were a decade ago, and more big changes are ahead in 2022
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Outpace Rents—But the Affordability Gap Is Shrinking
To rent or not to rent? Surging prices could complicate housing decisions in the coming year
Affordability
Easing Inflation Improved Consumer Confidence in December
Why buyers relieved by lowering prices could still face headwinds from more inflation in 2022
Market Data + Trends
The Evolution of the Housing Market Nearly Two Years Into the Pandemic
Pre-pandemic numbers pale in comparison to record highs and lows from the past two years
Market Data + Trends
Millennials and Gen Z Put Off Homeownership Plans as Affordability Worsens
New generations of homeowners are increasingly hesitant to enter a post-pandemic housing market, and it’s not hard to understand why
Housing Markets
Tampa Takes the Top Spot as 2022's Hottest Market
Where the sun is hot, the real estate is even hotter. Zillow’s list of the top markets in 2022 is here
