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
Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group
Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers
Floor Plans
After Increasing During the Pandemic, New Single-Family Home Size Is Shrinking
Homebuyers are opting for smaller floor plans to save costs on new-home purchases post-pandemic
New-Home Sales
Home Prices Stabilize Ahead of Spring Buying Season
Buyers are inching their way back into the for-sale market, but those looking for more affordable prices are finding ongoing affordability hurdles exacerbated by low inventory
New-Home Sales
Share of All-Cash Home Purchases Reaches 32-Year High
Homebuyers paid with cash in more than 11% of all new-home sales in the final quarter of 2022, the highest share since 1990
Market Data + Trends
What Can Buyers Expect From the 2023 Spring Housing Market?
In the throes of a market correction, experts say the spring homebuying season could be calm but competitive
Sales + Marketing
Design and Marketing Tips for Selling Homes in a High-Rate Environment
With mortgage rates high and the prospect of continuing fluctuation, home builders need ways to boost demand. These tips will help
Market Data + Trends
A Record Number of Investors Are Fleeing the Housing Market—Here’s How Buyers Will Benefit
On the cusp of a housing recession, wary real estate investors are redirecting their attention to asset classes that offer better returns, and in their absence, prospective buyers could have more opportunities for home purchases
Market Data + Trends
The Winter Housing Market Is Thawing, but Buyers Aren’t Rushing Back Into Home Purchases
A housing market deep freeze is coming to an end after months of weak buyer activity, but a dearth of new listings could keep demand low even into the start of the spring buying season
Market Data + Trends
U.S. Housing Market Is ‘No-Man’s-Land’ as Both Buyers and Sellers Pull Back
As housing costs climb to new highs and inventory dwindles, homebuyers and sellers are reaching a middle ground
New-Home Sales
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of the Spring Buying Season?
A slight dip in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is thawing a winter market characterized by slow buyer activity. But will a gradual improvement in housing affordability be enough to lure new house hunters?
Market Data + Trends
Buyers Are Plotting Their Return to the For-Sale Market, but This Hurdle Could Keep Them at Bay
The housing market may be cooling, but experts say a shortage of new for-sale homes could stir up competition and sustain high prices in spring
