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
Construction Employment Growth Biggest in Texas
Construction employment in the Lone Star State hit a record high in 2018, up…
Escape From New York
While the population of New York City is growing, the share of people leaving is greater. In fact, new…
Poll: Confidence in the U.S. Economy Sinking
Americans' outlook on the national economy is becoming more bleak. The latest Gallup poll…
Demographics
10 Retirement Boomer-Towns
A new study reveals where Boomers are relocating to for their golden years and how their preferences are affecting the market
The Only Major Market That Lost Renters in 2018
The "bounce" to Houston's rental market of displaced homeowners from Hurricane Harvey "came and went," according to new data from analytics firm …
Housing Costs to Rise in 2019 for Owners, Renters
The cost of owning a home is rising faster than the cost to rent in Houston, and the gap will continue to widen over time, according to the latest…
A Decade of Downtown Living
As cities evolve, so do their real estate markets. A new study evaluates median sale price changes in the decade starting with the Great Recession…
Market Data + Trends
'Stop' in Starts Amid Shutdown
Due to the ongoing partial government shutdown,…
