Data Show Most Americans Are Struggling to Afford a Home
40.5 million households can only afford to purchase a $150,000 home
US Single-Family Housing Inventory Is Up but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Housing inventory increased by 83% from the record low for the same week in 2021
Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Elevated, Despite Dip in Multifamily Rental Rates
Multifamily rent growth, specifically, is decelerating since its year-over-year peak of +16.3% in 2022, but in many markets, single-family rents are continuing to rise
How Smart Technology Can Help Homes Sell Faster
Homebuyers are actively seeking out smart features to increase their homes' resale value
How Much Must American Renters Earn to Afford Average Rental Prices?
US rents have increased 3.6% year-over-year, pushing the amount renters must earn to afford average rents to around $80K
Survey Shows Confidence Drop in Multifamily Development in Q1 2024
Current sentiment has NAHB projecting that multifamily starts will decrease by 28% during 2024 as developer activity slows
Economics
What Will Happen to 2020's Housing Market Trends Next Year?
This year’s robust housing market flourished predominately due to low mortgage rates and buyers moving into less dense areas. According to…
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…