What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
A Look at the Boom in Home Builder Stocks During 2023
In 2023, stocks for the 10 biggest U.S. home builders outperformed the S&P 500. What does that say about the housing market?
Housing Demand Could Rebound in 2024 as Mortgage Rates Ease
The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts lower mortgage rates could bring homebuyers back into the market in 2024
The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market
Mortgage rates just surpassed a 23-year high, and experts say more rate hikes are on the horizon
Why Does the Housing Market Feel Like It's 1996?
The number of mortgage applications is currently at levels not seen since the mid-'90s
High Monthly Housing Expenses Are a Cause for Pause
With high median monthly mortgage payments, prospective buyers and sellers aren't too eager to jump into the for-sale market
Financials
Record High House Prices Are Boosting Home Equity Levels
While buyers struggle to stay afloat amid soaring home prices in the for-sale market, today's homeowners are reaping the benefits of record appreciation
Financials
All-Cash Homebuyers Are Getting the Upper Hand Over Strained Borrowers
As competition heats up for available homes, a third of all buyers are paying cash, the highest share in a decade
Affordability
A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor'
A growing number of homeowners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs, leaving more than 1 in 4 Americans financially burdened
Market Data + Trends
Rental Home Investors Are Buying Fewer Homes
As financial returns shrink, major investors such as American Homes 4 Rent and Invitation Homes are pulling back from the rental market
Affordability
Home Prices Are Rebounding in the Spring Selling Season
After falling in a winter housing correction, home prices are beginning to rise across the country
Business Management
Managing With Data (or How to Get Your Processes to Talk to You)
To improve their margins, home builders need good data. But the home building industry isn't really skilled at measuring or providing it. It's time to change that
Financials
How the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Could Affect the Housing Market
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last Friday led to two other bank closings that rattled the tech industry and the cryptocurrency market. Could panic in the financial markets affect the real estate sector?
Housing Markets
Which States Are Home to the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes?
Homebuyers looking to save money on home expenses when relocating should take property taxes into consideration, especially in these states
Business Management
Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Housing Market in Flux
Successful builders can grow during a housing recession if they plan for it by maintaining liquidity, keeping up their reputation, and actively searching for opportunities
Financials
Mortgage Rates Down for Sixth Week in a Row, but Rather Than Listing, Homeowners Are Refinancing
Mortgage rates inched closer to 6% during the week before Christmas, but instead of relocating, homeowners are refinancing
