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
Luxury Market's 'Changing Calculus'
In the first quarter of 2019, U.S. luxury home sale prices dropped for the first…
Lenders 'Friendlier' to Riskier Borrowers
Home loan lenders are increasingly courting mortgage applicants who, in the past, may have been rejected…
Market Favoring Buyers Ahead of Spring Season
This year's spring buying season is met with cooling home prices. The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index data show a three…
POLL: Buyer Sentiment Least Positive Since 2008
Even though the peak spring real estate season is underway, fewer Americans believe now is a good time to buy a home. New poll data show that…
Economics
10 Best 'Launch Pads' for Grads
A new study finds the 10 best cities for new graduates to live, work, and play. Most of the places Realtor.com advises grads to…
Living Big in the Best Small Cities
A new study finds the most livable small towns in the U.S., based on entertainment and dining, income inequality, housing affordability, and…
