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
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
Demographics
Millennials Flock to West and South Regions
Millennials are no longer flocking to bustling cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Just like the rest of America, Millennials are…
Market Data + Trends
Affordable Homes are Increasing in Value Fastest Nationwide
High demand for affordable homes has pushed prices up faster than top-tier home values in the majority of markets, reports Zillow. Homes in the…
Market Data + Trends
Pending Home Sales Decline More Than Economists Expected
February home sales fell flat of economist expectations, pointing toward a less than robust spring homebuying season. Pending home sales dropped…
Market Data + Trends
Buyers Struggle to Compete for Homeownership But Aspirations Remain High
The fierce housing market continues to leave buyers dejected as they face fewer options and higher bids—yet data shows Americans still aspire to…
Demographics
Get to Know Middle-Aged Millennial Buyers and Homeowners
Are Millennials really as young, unmarried, and financially irresponsible as much of the older generations portray them? CNBC’s answer is no. At…
Market Data + Trends
Which States Have the Oldest Housing Stock?
The median age of houses can be an important remodeling indicator. Nationally the median age of owner occupied homes was 39 years old, according…
Market Data + Trends
10 Cities That Will Dominate Home Construction in 2021
The Realtor.com data team took a look at which parts of the country could get some relief with some brand-new inventory.
Market Data + Trends
More Americans Plan to Purchase in Next Four Months
The number of Americans who purchased a home or apartment in the past four months remained slim, but the New York Federal Reserve Bank’s survey…
Market Data + Trends
Top Reasons Why Buyers Are Braving the Tough Market
Buyers are facing a market with tough competition, low inventory, and rising home prices, but they say it’s all worth it to achieve the American…
Housing Markets
These Three California Markets are Hottest in the Nation
San Jose and San Francisco were once the Golden State’s hottest markets, but buyers are analyzing their desires and focusing on new emerging…
