Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
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…
Design
Enhancing Mental Well-Being: a Priority for 69% of Buyers
A survey of 1,240 homeowners revealed that 69% are taking more initiative to enhance their mental well-being. Conducted by the New Home Trends…