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
Up, Up, and Away ... The Share of Million-Dollar Houses Nears an All-Time High
Record home price appreciation is leading to a higher-than-average share of houses worth $1 million or more
Housing Markets
New Listings Jump in These 10 Metros
See which U.S. metro areas are seeing the most new listings of homes for sale
Market Data + Trends
US Housing Market Reaches All-Time High Valuation Amid Inventory Shortage
Low inventory has pushed up U.S. home values to a record value of $47 trillion
Financing
Mortgage Activity Decreases for Third Consecutive Week as Rates Rise
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is back into the 7% range, causing purchasing and refinancing activity to drop for the third week in a row
Demographics
The Housing Market Is Creating an Epidemic of Loneliness
Homes in social, walkable neighborhoods are becoming increasingly expensive, and young buyers unable to afford them are faced with lonely living situations
Market Data + Trends
When Will the Housing Market Favor Buyers Again?
The majority of Americans say now is a bad time to buy a home, and experts say market conditions may not improve anytime soon
Housing Markets
Just 7 of the Nation’s 200 Largest Markets Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Inventory Levels
Only seven of the largest U.S. housing markets have seen inventory levels return to pre-pandemic norms due to waning demand from a more financially constrained buyer pool
Financials
Record High House Prices Are Boosting Home Equity Levels
While buyers struggle to stay afloat amid soaring home prices in the for-sale market, today's homeowners are reaping the benefits of record appreciation
Demographics
In the Race to Homeownership, Gen Z Is Trailing Behind
Generation Z is expressing strong interest in homeownership but these first-time buyers face a series of unprecedented hurdles
Housing Markets
These Local Markets Are Seeing the Most Significant Home Price Fluctuations
While one side of the country is confronting a widespread home price correction, the other is seeing continued strength in its local housing markets