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
COVID-19’s Short-Term Impact on Real Estate Search Terms
Consumer confidence, builder confidence, and the fundamentals for the economy all looked very strong going into what was looking like a promising…
Single-Family Construction in Large Metro Areas Lags Behind Small Towns, Exurbs
Single-family construction growth in large metro areas fell 1.4 percent in 2019. Instead, the high cost of…
Market Data + Trends
Who Is She? A Closer Look at Female Homebuyers
Single, female homebuyers remain a powerhouse demographic in the housing market despite a dip in their share of the market in the past few years.…
Market Data + Trends
In Which US Cities Are Single Women Buying the Most Homes?
San Francisco or New York? Forget about it! The Windy City is now a top city for single women to buy property, according to a study by the real…
Market Data + Trends
Nearly Half of Homeowners Plan to Move This Decade
After a decade of staying put, American homeowners will be on the move again. Forty-five percent of homeowners plan to move to a different home…
Market Data + Trends
Millennials Projected to Buy the Most Houses in 2020
2020 is the dawn of a new decade, and this year will also welcome a new dominant generation of homebuyers. Millennials secured steady careers, got…
Sales + Marketing Trends
National Homebuying Trends That Give Builders an Edge in Local Markets
Three recent national studies look at consumer homebuying trends. Pro Builder looks at the data to reveal opportunities for builders to create competitive distinction within their markets
