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
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
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