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
Today's Buyers Want Peace and Quiet Over Short Commutes
Homebuyers are more likely to choose an affordable home with more space than a home closer to the office, according to a recent Realtor.com survey…
Market Data + Trends
The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap
With the release of a new report that found the housing market needs 5.5 million more units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling…
Housing Markets
Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth
Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as they’re…
Market Data + Trends
Here’s Where Vacation Home Sales Boomed the Most
Sales for vacation homes increased 16.4% in 2020 as many Americans worked remotely and fled high-density areas for more scenic lower-density areas…
Build to Rent
Single-Family Rents Experience Highest Increases in 15 Years
With home prices reaching new heights, demand for single-family rentals is booming, pushing rental prices up with it. Rent for single-family homes…
Market Data + Trends
Housing Survived the Pandemic—Could There Be Another Looming Crisis?
When a crisis appeared on the horizon, housing continually bounced back, but there’s another problem getting closer: a lack of affordable housing…
Market Data + Trends
Vacation Home Demand Shrinks After New Lender Rules
Rising home prices and new mortgage lending rules for second homes could be why vacation home purchasing levels dropped to pre-pandemic levels…
Housing Markets
Where are Single-Family and Multifamily Permits Rising?
All 50 states experienced an increase in single-family permits in April compared to one year prior, but multifamily permits were much less stable…
Economics
What Rising Inflation Means for the Housing Market
Price inflation increased 5% last month compared to 12 months ago, and its effect on housing could worsen the highly competitive market. The 5%…
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Levels Increased and Decreased the Most in These Markets
Homeownership increased the most in areas with plentiful housing options at affordable prices, says Realtor.com. Many more affordable and lower…