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 Huge 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
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…
Market Data + Trends
As Spring Buying Season Approaches, Inventory Drops
Buyers entering the housing market in the spring buying season will face difficulties as housing inventory dropped nearly 50% compared to 2020.…
Housing Markets
10 Top Small Cities in the U.S.
Nearly half of Americans prefer towns or rural areas compared to denser urban areas, according to a 2020 Gallup survey. Even those who do want to…