New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Market Data + Trends
Building Permits Gain Year-Over-Year
Single-family permits issued year-to-date nationwide reached 681,949 compared with 525,623 for the year to date ended in July
Market Data + Trends
The Renters Are Coming
Most of the renters are Millennials and Gen Zs looking for housing options that better suit their budgets, as 55% of suburban renters are younger than 45 with median household earnings around $50,000.
Market Data + Trends
Survey Finds 67% of Americans Have Some Buyer's Remorse
NerdWallet says buying a home today could likely lead to regrets as buyers continue to dish it out over a small selection of high-priced homes.…
Market Data + Trends
Mortgages Remain Within Affordable Levels Despite Rising Prices
Though home prices continue up, today’s homebuyers are not overextending themselves financially, unlike they did during the Great Recession. A…
Build to Rent
Single-Family Rental Sector Gains Exceed Expectations
Single-family rental demand nationwide surpassed the historical average in July, with some markets posting double-digit growth. John Burns Real…
Housing Markets
10 States Where Upper Middle Class Americans Move to Most
Upper-middle class Americans tend to move less frequently than tax filers with less income, but some areas are seeing an influx of this…
Market Data + Trends
Could the Fall Season Bring a Cooler Housing Market?
August welcomed slower housing price growth and increase in inventory, prepping the cooler fall season for a cooler housing market. Zillow’s…
Resilient Construction
Markets With Extreme Weather Are Only Affordable to the Wealthy
Miami Beach resident Curt Dyer says he’s spent nearly $250,000 in renovations to make his home more resilient to flooding, something that impacts…
Economics
Student Loans Keep 29% of Americans From Becoming Homeowners, Survey Finds
While many Americans were economically devastated as a result of the pandemic, others fared much better. In a new survey by the National…
Market Data + Trends
The Best Weeks for Homebuying Are Here
Experts predict an influx of homes to hit the market soon, and a recent Realtor.com report says these homes will be plentiful and cheaper. During…