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
Market Data + Trends
‘Worst Ever’ Market for First-Time Buyers, Experts Say
45 million Millennials are ready to buy a home, but experts argue that it may be better to wait
Market Data + Trends
Existing-Home Sales Dropped in December as Inventory Reached Record Low
December sales fell on both a month-over-month and a year-over-year basis, though overall sales for 2021 finished strong
Housing Markets
Knock Releases the Top Markets for Each Generation in 2022
Buyers are relocating to find greater affordability and a wide range of lifestyle amenities—here’s where they’re headed
Market Data + Trends
Price Growth Picks Up at the Start of 2022
Zillow’s December market report suggests a dicey situation for homebuyers in the new year
Market Data + Trends
Two Years Into Low Inventory and Rising Prices—and Still No End Is in Sight
Buyers are headed into the second straight year of a record-breaking housing market. Will this one be any different?
Market Data + Trends
Buyers Turn to Technology for Post-Pandemic House Hunting
More than ever before, prospective buyers are narrowing their home searches by participating in virtual tours
Market Data + Trends
Here Are Just a Few of the Many Housing Records Set In 2021—The Year of the Ultimate Seller’s Market
2021 was an unprecedented year for home buying, but the highs and lows of a burgeoning industry aren’t balancing out just yet
New Urbanism
Smaller Metros Take Over the Top 10 Cities for Young Professionals
Move aside NYC—these downsized metros are attracting larger crowds of young professionals
Market Data + Trends
Housing Market on Track to Moderate in 2022, Says Ivy Zelman
As affordability moves further out of reach for many buyers, market deceleration could be just around the corner
Demographics
The Mortgage Denial Rate Was 84% Higher for Black Applicants in 2020
A marginalized housing market leaves Black homeowners with less affordability and larger hurdles to jump
