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
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Housing Markets
US Home Prices Are Decelerating, Particularly in These Western Markets
U.S. home prices are returning to more stable levels after skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Western markets are correcting the fastest
Housing Markets
How Tight Is US Housing Market Inventory?
Low housing inventory caused prices to rise in all but one of the nation's largest housing markets during May
Market Data + Trends
Home Builders Alone Can’t Resolve the Nation’s Housing Crisis
The U.S. faces a widening housing shortage that's also affecting affordability, but high inflation and restrictive density regulations are making it hard for builders to increase housing supply
Market Data + Trends
The Summer 2023 Housing Market Is Anything but Hot, Experts Say
Just when it should be heating up, the housing market is cooling down, and experts say that could be the case for the next several months
New-Home Sales
A Mortgage ‘Lock-In’ Effect Is Driving Up New-Home Demand
Existing homes for sale are dwindling as homeowners hold onto their ultra-low mortgage rates, and with few other options, buyers are turning to the new-home market
Market Data + Trends
Consumer Confidence Is Rising, but Not in the Housing Market
Easing inflation led to the highest reading of consumer confidence in 17 months in June, but Americans remain wary about homebuying
Economics
Could the Housing Market Dip Back Into Another Recession?
Experts are weighing the risks of another housing recession as supply increases despite weak economic conditions
Market Data + Trends
Why Some Would-Be Sellers Are Renting Out Their Homes Instead
Homeowners in the country's biggest rental markets are discovering it may actually be more profitable to rent their existing homes than to sell
Market Data + Trends
Fannie Mae’s Revised Housing Forecast Suggests Less Volatility in 2023
Fannie Mae recently revised its housing forecast to reflect strength in U.S. home prices amid a widening supply shortage
New-Home Sales
Contract Signings Slow Despite Strong Buyer Demand
Pending sales are falling, but housing activity is still lively across much of the U.S., especially in the new-home market
