Townhome Construction Gains in Popularity as Buyers Seek Medium-Density Housing
Townhouses made up 18% of single-family housing starts during Q1 2024
5 Housing Markets That Would See a Drastic Increase in Homeownership if Mortgage Rates Dropped
Spokane, Wash., would experience an 11.4% increase in affordability if rates dropped to 6%
Spring Housing Markets: Which Markets Saw the Most Appreciation, and Which Saw the Least?
Florida metros saw the weakest appreciation of all housing markets in the US
Survey Shows Buyers Have Homebuying Regrets
More than 80% of respondents have regrets about their home purchase and 50% of upcoming buyers would consider forgoing using an agent
Mortgage Applications Increase Week-Over-Week, but Rates Remain a Challenge for Buyers
Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association show slight signs of optimism in national housing market
Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants Report—Top 50 Single-Family Detached Home Builders
These 50 builders lead the nation in single-family home closings in Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants
Demographics
Nearly a Quarter of Millennials Say Homeownership Out of Reach Due to Pandemic
Millennials have continued to lead housing recovery during the pandemic, yet nearly a quarter of the generation says the pandemic has decreased…
Affordability
Today’s Homebuyer Perception of Affordability Exceeds 2020 Levels
A larger share of homebuyers report being able to afford half or more of the homes available for sale in their markets during the first quarter of…
Market Data + Trends
How Today’s Market Differs From 2008’s
Today’s highly competitive, nuanced housing market has caused buyers to wonder if there’s an impending crash similar to the mid-2000s, but today’s…
Housing Markets
Denver Homes Sold for High Premiums in March
One Denver listing received 15 serious offers after 74 showings all in just three days. The winning buyer paid a 16% premium to snag the home. It’…
Economics
Do Unsustainable Home Prices Mean a Market Crash is Underway?
What goes up must come down, and for the current housing market, more consumers are concerned whether the fall will be a crash and burn. But just…
Market Data + Trends
More Buyers Expect an Easier Road to Homeownership Soon
Compared to one year ago, more buyers today are hopeful that their home search will become easier in the months ahead. Still, the majority share…
Electrical
Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging
There are several home features growing in popularity that are likely to become the norm in 10 to 20 years, such as electric vehicles. Homes are…
Market Data + Trends
Healthy Increase of Listings Could Be on the Horizon
A new survey by Realtor.com found a significant share of homeowners plan to list their homes this year. The online survey asked nearly 4,000…
Market Data + Trends
Current Housing Price Growth 'Not Sustainable'
While the housing market’s boom can be justified, there are a handful of trends resulting from low inventory and high demand that are not…