Vacation and Investment Home Market Insights
A recent report finds beach homes to be the most sought-after vacation-home type and that the investment potential of a second home is an important factor in the purchasing decision
How Much Income Do First-Time Buyers Need to Afford the Average Home?
The median-priced home is unaffordable in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas
What Is the Relationship Between Urban vs. Suburban Development and Affordability?
A new paper from Harvard's Joint Center looks at whether expanding the supply of suburban housing could, in turn, help make dense urban areas more affordable
10 States Where Home Insurance Rates Have Risen the Most
Responding to the increasing number of natural disasters, insurers are hiking prices, with some states bearing the brunt more than others
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
Housing Markets
Weyerhaeuser CEO Looks Ahead to Stronger Housing Market
Why the lumber firm is anticipating market strength over the next decade
Housing Markets
Buyers Blame Bidding Wars for Lack of Market Success
Low affordability, lack of supply, and competitive bidding wars are keeping prospective buyers at bay.
Financing
Rising Mortgage Rates Mean High Prices but Less Competition
High mortgage signal less market competition, but some homebuyers may benefit more than others.
Market Data + Trends
Denver Metro Housing Market Hits Cooling Period
Why Colorado’s capital city is seeing a decline in housing activity.
New-Home Sales
Home Buyers Discouraged by Rising Prices
Less buyers are actively searching for homes in the third quarter of 2021—here’s why.
Market Data + Trends
Baby Boomers Becoming a Target Audience in the Housing Market
How boomers are introducing new business ventures to the residential construction industry.
Housing Markets
Key Characteristics of the 2021 Housing Market
Here's what buyers can expect in the months to come...
Market Data + Trends
Year-Over-Year Rental Prices Accelerate
Prospective renters are seeing major price increases and tighter competition reflective of a wild 2021 housing market...
Market Data + Trends
Forbes Reports Record-Breaking Year for the U.S. Housing Market
A glimpse into the obstacles and opportunities of a fast-paced market
New-Home Sales
Buyers Lower Expectations After Third Straight Quarter of Low Housing Inventory
How buyer perceptions have changed with an increasingly competitive market...
