Americans Expect Mortgage Rates to Top 8% by the End of the Year
Most U.S. households anticipate steady interest rate hikes throughout 2023, but that also translates to a slowdown in home price growth
US Housing Affordability Is Worse Now Than It Was in 2008
Measurements of housing affordability were worse in December 2022 than at any point leading up to the housing bubble in 2008, but experts say conditions will improve by the end of the year
Report Finds Existing US Housing Stock Still Needs More Investment
Despite the pandemic boom in remodeling, a new report from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies finds many U.S. homes still require critical replacements and repairs
LG Partners With Swipe Out Hunger to Provide Healthy Meals for 500,000 College Students
Swipe Out Hunger recently enlisted the help of LG Electronics to donate refrigerator-freezers to 60 college campuses where students are struggling with food insecurity
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Market Data + Trends
Despite an Uptick During the Pandemic, Residential Mobility Rates Are Declining
Fewer Americans are relocating post-pandemic, but those opting to move are leaving major cities and heading to rural and suburban markets
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
Demographics
The US Homeownership Rate Is Increasing, but Along With It, a Racial Gap Is Widening
The homeownership gap between Black Americans and any other racial group is at its widest point in a decade
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Introducing Pro Builder's Weekly 'Good News' Newsletter
Positive stories from the home building industry to take you into the weekend
Builders
Home Builder Confidence Posts Biggest Monthly Gain in a Decade
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index posted its largest month-to-month increase in 10 years in February
Market Data + Trends
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
Demographics
After Slowing Mid-Pandemic, U.S. Population Rebounded in 2022
The U.S. population growth rate increased sharply in 2022 after reaching historic lows between 2020 and 2021
Affordability
5 Ways Industry Leaders Can Work to Make Housing More Affordable in 2023
Housing costs are soaring, but solutions to boost affordability seem few and far between. Here a few jumping points for real estate businesses, lenders, and local governments to alleviate costs in 2023
Market Data + Trends
2022 Housing Market in Review: A Year for the Record Books
Rattled by soaring inflation, a turbulent economy, and a major pullback from would-be buyers, the 2022 housing market was nothing short of extraordinary
Market Data + Trends
Here’s What Real Estate Experts Say the 2023 Housing Market Will Look Like
Though a market correction will offer some relief to priced out buyers, ongoing affordability challenges will further slow home sales in 2023, experts say