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
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.
Market Data + Trends
How Skyrocketing Interest Rates Are Affecting Home Sales
Home sales plummeted to a 13-year low in September amid soaring interest rates
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September
New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool
Sales
Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise
A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales
Affordability
Renters Catch a Break as Asking Rents Dip Slightly in September
Renting is still the more affordable option in the majority of U.S. cities, especially as asking rents begin to drop down from record highs
Market Data + Trends
What's Causing the Surge in Canceled Home Deals?
Buyers are exercising caution and pulling out of real estate transactions at their fastest pace in a year
Affordability
What Will It Take to Resolve the Housing Affordability Crisis?
To get back on track, something—or things—got to give in a housing market bogged down by soaring interest rates, persistently high home prices, and a dearth of available homes
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip
While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline
Build to Rent
Rents Drop for the Fifth Month in a Row
With more rental inventory on the market, rents in the 50 largest metros have been declining for the past five months—a trend that's anticipated to continue
New-Home Sales
Housing Demand Still Strong Despite High Mortgage Rates
Rather than bowing out, prospective homebuyers are turning to new construction during a real estate slowdown
Affordability
August Sees Housing Affordability Hit Historical Low
As mortgage rates and home prices outpace household income, the housing affordability crisis continues to grow