How Much Income Do First-Time Buyers Need to Afford the Average Home?
The median-priced home is unaffordable in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas
What Is the Relationship Between Urban vs. Suburban Development and Affordability?
A new paper from Harvard's Joint Center looks at whether expanding the supply of suburban housing could, in turn, help make dense urban areas more affordable
10 States Where Home Insurance Rates Have Risen the Most
Responding to the increasing number of natural disasters, insurers are hiking prices, with some states bearing the brunt more than others
Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
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
Market Data + Trends
Market Needs 2.4 Million More Homes for Healthy Supply
Homebuyers are gearing up to face the most contentious spring market with inventory at near historic lows. To meet the healthy level of housing…
Design
Homebuyers Torn on Multigenerational Home Design
Today’s buyers are split on their opinions of multigenerational home design, finds the National Association of Home Builders. For NAHB’s What Home…
Market Data + Trends
Younger Adults More Likely to Move in Next Few Years
Zillow’s Group Population Science first quarterly survey asked homeowners about whether they are planning to move in the next few years,…
Market Data + Trends
Is It Better to Invest in Stocks or Housing? Americans Say Housing
A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90% of Americans prefer owning their primary residence than investing in the stock…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How the Pandemic and Vaccines Are Shaping Today’s Market
One year ago, the housing market was all about the suburban boom and urban exodus. Today, the real estate market continues to boom in the suburbs…
Business Management
Are You Prepared for the Spring Market?
The housing market kicked into high gear during the past year and the spring market may require builders to push the pedal to the metal. To ensure…
Financials
Rapidly Rising Student Debt Keeps Millions From Homeownership
Student loan payments are holding many Americans back from becoming homeowners by keeping their debt-to-income ratios high. Over the course of 13…
Market Data + Trends
There are Twice as Many Real Estate Agents Compared to Listings
Just as buyers are desperate to find a home, real estate agents are desperate to find listings. Compared to one year ago, there are nearly half as…
NAHB
Help for Getting Home Appraisals to Reflect Rising Costs
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB offers help for builders to get appraisals to reflect building materials' rising costs; the HMI shows builder confidence took a hit from concern about soaring costs
Housing Markets
This Unexpected California City Could be the Nation's Hottest
A city known for ranking on lists of America’s worst places to live is now one of the country's hottest housing markets. Rents in Fresno, Calif.…
