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Millennials Spearheaded ‘Unprecedented’ Household Growth From 2019 to 2021
Demand is cooling after three years of record growth in household formation. Here's what that housing boom suggests about the future of the for-sale market
Housing Markets
Where Does It Take the Least Time to Save Up for a Down Payment?
Saving up for a down payment to buy a home depends, in large part, on household income. Here are the metro areas where it's the hardest—and easiest—to save
Financing
As Interest Rates Fall, Mortgage Demand Jumps 28% In One Week
Interest rates are down to their lowest level since September, and that slight improvement in housing affordability is motivating buyers to make a hasty return to the for-sale market
Economics
Experts Say This Housing Recession Will Look Far Different From the Last One—Here’s Why
The housing market is reaching its tipping point ahead of what experts say is a "more-than-likely" 2023 recession, but today's homebuying conditions are far different from the state of the market leading up to the Great Recession
Environmental
Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert
Arizona's water supply is rapidly disappearing, but that's not stopping new developers from taking over the dry West Valley of Phoenix
Builders
Builder Confidence Increases for First Time in 12 Months as Mortgage Rates Fall
A slight drop in mortgage rates caused builder confidence to rise in January after 12 consecutive monthly declines
What I Learned From the 2022 EEBA Summit
High-performance homebuilders have a lot on their plate. Here are a few prominent issues of heavy discussion taken from the 2022 EEBA Summit.
Single-Family Homes
Single-Family Permits Fell Sharply Throughout 2022
Single-family building permits decreased in all four regions in November 2022, but multifamily permitting closed out the year with strong gains
Affordability
After Peaking in Early 2022, Rents Are Falling the Fastest in These Popular Metro Areas
Rents fell for the third month in a row to close out 2022, but while some metros are cooling, others are still posting steady gains
Healthy Homes
These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment
Builders and remodelers looking for ways to boost a home's return on investment (ROI) are installing these must-have wellness features in kitchens and bathrooms