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
Where Do the Millionaires Live?
The number of million-dollar earners is on the rise, with less than three in every 1,000 taxpayers earning more than $1 million in 2018, according…
Market Data + Trends
Pandemic Gives Way to Record Rise in Multigenerational Living
The share of multigenerational homebuyers advanced from 11% to 15% during the pandemic, pointing toward another trend resulting from the pandemic…
Design
Back to the Basics: Tips for Designing an Authentic Home
Designers say authenticity sells when it comes to streetscapes and elevations, but how can a builder construct an authentic design? Architect Tom…
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Jumped Double-Digits in December, Highest Pace Since 2013
Despite being known as the slowest month for the housing market, December home prices advanced 10.4% from 2019 to 2020. This marks the highest…
Market Data + Trends
Widespread Vaccinations Would Make 14 Million Homeowners More Comfortable Moving
Half of the respondents to Zillow’s recent survey say they would be largely comfortable with moving homes now, while 70% said they would feel…
Market Data + Trends
Existing Home Sales Inch Forward in January
Existing home sales inched forward last month, but the same could not be said of housing inventory, which remained 26% lower than last year.…
Regional Builders
Californians Are Fleeing the Golden State—What’s Keeping its Housing Market Strong?
Despite residents escaping California’s high housing costs and fleeing to nearby states, its southern market remains resilient, with homes selling…
Market Data + Trends
Home Values Increase Up to 9% Year-Over-Year Nationwide
Zillow’s January market report shows steady growth for home values, shortened listing time, and a strong year for home sales. Home values…
Design
Homeowners Want More Privacy—Here’s How Builders Can Help
A recent survey by John Burns Real Estate Consulting revealed that many homeowners are concerned about a lack of privacy, both inside and outside…
Market Data + Trends
No Metro Immune From Single-Family Price Gains, Says NAR
Single-family home prices continued their strong upward trend last quarter, with a large majority seeing double-digit increases, according to the…