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
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
