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
10 Things to Know About Older Households' Impact on Housing
The annual State of the Nation’s Housing report found households aged 65 and up are the fastest growing age group and greatly influences both the…
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…
