Advertisement
News
News
New-Home Sales
Uptick in Pending Home Sales Signals Rebounding Buyer Demand at the Start of 2023
Pending home sales are rising for the first time in 14 months as a market correction creates new opportunities for priced-out buyers
Market Data + Trends
Home Builder Sentiment Is Rising for the First Time in Over a Year—Here’s Why
A slight drop in mortgage interest rates is motivating prospective buyers to jump back into the for-sale market, and that new activity is boosting home builder sentiment at the start of 2023
Affordability
As Housing Costs Outpace Income Growth, the Typical US Renter Is Now Rent-Burdened
Renters across the U.S. spend 30% of median income on monthly payments as housing costs continue to reach new highs
Housing Policy + Finance
Biden Administration Introduces New Initiative to Protect Tenants and Lower Rent Costs
President Biden recently announced a new action plan to address soaring rental costs and unfair housing practices
New-Home Sales
Majority of Americans Still Prioritizing Homeownership Despite Market Challenges
Millions of Americans are looking to become homeowners in the year ahead, but as mortgage rates continue to climb while home prices remain elevated, not all prospective buyers will be successful
Market Data + Trends
Roughly 92% of Millennial Homebuyers Say Inflation Has Affected Their Purchasing Plans
Millennials are entering their prime homebuying years during one of the housing market's most volatile periods in history, but many are forging ahead anyway
Demographics
Single Women Are More Likely to Be Homeowners Than Single Men in 48 States
Single women own nearly 2.5 million more homes than single men and are more likely to be homeowners in 48 states across the U.S.
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Survey Results: Adapt Your Strategy for Shifting Consumer Sentiment
A recent survey about homeownership finds that while consumers believe in homeownership, many think now is not the right time to buy
Demographics
As Housing Costs Rise and Starter Homes Disappear, First-Time Buyers Face a Dilemma
Unforgiving market conditions mean today's first-time homebuyers are older and more financially burdened than new buyers in years past
New-Home Sales
These Are the Biggest Regrets Among Mid-Pandemic Homebuyers
A number of buyers who purchased homes during the COVID-19 pandemic were forced to raise their budgets and make sacrifices to beat out the competition, and many now regret their decisions