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
Demographics
An In-Depth Analysis of 2020’s Buyers and Sellers
To build, a builder needs to know their buyers. Who they are, what they want, and how they purchase a home are pertinent factors for home building…
Market Data + Trends
Zillow: 2021 Will Outshine This Year's Housing Boom
The housing industry emerged as a bright light for the economy this year but Zillow projects an even fiercer year in 2021. With this year still…
Market Data + Trends
How Buyers' Demands for Townhomes Are Changing During the Pandemic
This week's installment of The Weekly includes a discussion with a Chicago-area single-family and townhome builder about the effects of the…
Market Data + Trends
Decline in Video Meetings Could Align With Workers Fleeing These Cities
Online meeting data from GoToMeeting found a decrease in the average monthly meetings in several major cities. CNBC says these significant drops…
Market Data + Trends
What Will Come for Housing in 2021, According to the Experts
Housing economists, association heads, and investors all weighed in on what the housing market will look like in 2021 and many are expecting the…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
2020 in Review: The Most Impactful Housing Industry Stories
There are six topics that Zillow says shaped the housing industry in 2020. As the role of the home changed dramatically this year, the housing…
Regional Builders
Housing Markets Expected to Thrive in 2021
While many unexpected housing markets boomed this year due to the pandemic, 2021 may be the year for these 15 cities, says Forbes. Forbes analyzed…
Market Data + Trends
10 Suburban Escapes With the Hottest Home Prices
The suburbs where prices are rising the most and at the fastest rate include traditionally popular spots, vacation towns, and some smaller, lesser…
Regional Builders
These Favorable Metros Have Only Gotten Cheaper Since March
These 10 metro areas have seen the greatest drops in cost of living since March, according to data from the Council for Community and Economic…
Tiny Homes
Are Americans Still Interested in Tiny Homes and Offices?
IPX1031, a Fidelity National Finance subsidiary, surveyed 2,000 Americans to find the likeliness of living in a tiny home, desired amenities, and…