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
Market Data + Trends
Buyer Perceptions on Affordability
The latest quarterly report from the National Association of Home Builders finds that buyer perception on…
Homebuying Attitudes Are Improving
More homebuyers think that now is a good time to buy a home than they did at the…
Seniors Stifling U.S. Housing Stock
New analysis from Freddie Mac economists finds that about 1.4 million existing homes have…
Economic Unease Sending Rates Down
Mortgage interest rates dropped with the bond market amid growing global…
More Renters Have More Money
The fastest growing renter segment in the nation are those who earn $150,000 or more annually,…
Fewer Luxury Sales As Prices Rise
Sales of homes priced at $2 million or more are dwindling, according to new Redfin data, attributed to Wall Street volatility and…
Home Searchers Expect Greater Hardship
According to new data from the National Association of Home Builders, homebuyers expecting an…