How 2023's Housing Market Conditions Are Affecting the 2024 Housing Market
Last year ended on an optimistic note, but persistent headwinds still exist to keep 2024 from getting the housing market back to pre-pandemic levels
Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000
The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
10 Biggest Publicly Traded Home Builders Undeterred by High Mortgage Rates
Together, the 10 biggest builders recorded 77,255 new homes in Q1 2024, an increase of more than 18% from Q1 2023
States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing
An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it
Housing Markets
These US Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Home Price Reductions
Homes for sale in the South and Midwest are seeing substantial price cuts, particularly in these metro areas
Single-Family Homes
Large Metro Markets Report Single-Family Construction Slowdown
Single-family construction is decelerating across the U.S., with major metro markets seeing the largest declines
Housing Markets
These Metros Saw the Largest Home Price Increases in June
The June S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city house-price index revealed strength in northeastern metros such as Chicago and Cleveland
Housing Markets
Inventory Is Dwindling in These Local Housing Markets
Active inventory, new listings, and closed sales are declining the fastest in these local markets, according to Bill McBride's July market report
Build to Rent
Where Are Build-to-Rent Developments Seeing the Fastest Growth?
The build-to-rent sector is seeing major increases in townhome units and horizontal apartment communities, particularly in these red-hot rental markets
Community Development
Cheyenne Receives $4.6 Million in Funding for Community Development
Wyoming's capital city is investing in career development, education, and new housing projects with the help of $4.6 million in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Housing Markets
Here Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Buyers
First-time homebuyers looking for young communities with affordable housing options may want to consider moving to Texas
Housing Markets
How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment?
A recent study reveals how much space the average rent could afford in the nation's 100 largest cities if it went toward a mortgage payment instead
Housing Markets
First-Time Buyers Are Really Feeling the Pinch
Starter homes are becoming both harder to find and harder to afford, particularly in these local markets
Market Data + Trends
US Home Prices Are Rising Again
An inventory shortage caused by climbing interest rates is causing home prices to surge for the first time in five months
