What the NAR Commissions Settlement Means for Home Builders
The legal settlement will improve transparency during the home sales process, mitigate predatory practices, and help preserve profitability for home builders
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
Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
New-Home Sales and Navigating the 3 D’s: Death, Divorce, and Downsizing
Here’s how home sales experts manage challenging lifestyle changes with and for their buyers
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
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
Builders
Home Builders Remain Optimistic Despite Market Headwinds
Buyers are retreating as mortgage rates rise, but home builders are looking ahead to strong growth in the new-home market in 2023
Market Data + Trends
As Remote Workers Return to the Office, Many Are Forced to Choose: Keep the House or the Job?
Remote workers who relocated during the pandemic are trickling back into the office, but for many, that means settling for longer commutes or rethinking their home purchasing decisions
New-Home Sales
Home Builder Confidence Rose for the Third Consecutive Month in March
A lack of existing-home inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market. That increased demand has home builders feeling optimistic at the start of the spring buying season
New-Home Sales
These Are the Biggest Regrets Among Today’s Home Sellers
Rising borrowing costs, falling home prices, and slower buyer activity have created a new series of hurdles for home sellers
Demographics
International Buyers Are Flooding the US Real Estate Market—Here’s Where They’re Settling
Affluent international buyers are accelerating their home searches across some of the nation's most popular metros
Construction
How Much of a Home's Sales Price Consists of Construction Costs?
Construction costs accounted for more than half of a home's total sales price in 2022
Housing Markets
Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand in These U.S. Metros
Home prices are falling and inventory is stalling across much of the U.S., but these affordable metros are still home to red-hot sellers' markets
New-Home Sales
These Resources Can Help First-Time Buyers Achieve Homeownership
For years, first-time buyers have been bogged down by soaring housing costs and fierce competition, but these programs could offer a more affordable starting point
Market Data + Trends
The Biggest Regrets Among Relocating Homebuyers in 2022
High home prices and mortgage rates have made relocating even harder, and as a result, many buyers who moved in 2022 were disappointed with their purchases
New-Home Sales
Homebuyers Persevere Despite Rising Mortgage Rates, Home Prices
Interest rates are on the rise, but prospective buyers are still forging ahead with home purchases at the start of the spring market
