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
New-Construction Projects
Builders Poised to Benefit From Existing Home Shortage
A slowdown in new listings from hesitant home sellers is benefitting home builders, who are seeing increased demand from buyers turning to new-construction
Affordability
Housing Affordability Expectations Dip Amid High Prices, Mortgage Rates
Affordability expectations worsened between the first and second quarters of 2023 as high home prices and rising mortgage rates continued to price a growing number of homebuyers out of the for-sale market
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Optimism Increases as Residential Construction Accelerates
A growing number of homebuyers expect their home search to get easier in the months ahead due to increased supply, but most aren't seeing major inventory changes just yet
Exclusive Research + Data
Even as New-Construction Increases, Lower-Income Households Are Left Behind
A recent report by Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that even despite rising construction rates, record-high housing costs are creating insurmountable barriers for lower-income households
Market Data + Trends
Why One Expert Says a Decade-Long Home Price Rally Could Be Coming to an End
After more than 10 years of steady home price increases, the Federal Reserve could soon reset the U.S. housing market
Housing Markets
Which US Counties Have the Highest Homeownership Rates?
Popular U.S. counties in the Southwest and Mountain regions are attracting the highest number of homeowners
Exclusive Research + Data
Affordability Concerns Drive Increase in Multigenerational Households
Multigenerational living is on the rise, particularly as rising housing costs cause younger demographics to move back in with their parents
Market Data + Trends
The US Housing Shortage Reaches a Crisis Point
What will it take to build back from a housing deficit of up to 6.5 million units?
Market Data + Trends
A Return to Normalcy?—Housing Fluctuations Reveal a Stronger Seasonal Market
A lot has changed in the U.S. housing market since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some seasonal trends are returning
Market Data + Trends
Fannie Mae Raises Its Forecasts for Single-Family Housing Starts and Mortgage Originations
Fannie Mae upgraded its single-family housing starts forecast for 2023 by 72,000 units and its 2023 forecast for mortgage originations from $1.59 trillion to $1.62 trillion