New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Market Data + Trends
New Study Opens Floodgates on Nation's 'Hidden Challenge'
In a new national study of U.S. urban flood risk,…
Notes on November Housing
In November 2018, the nation's housing stock increased at the fastest pace in 3 years, 5 percent, while sales dropped 8 percent, according to a…
Real Estate Survey Asks 'What's Next?'
A new monthly survey of real estate agents in 40 U.S. metros reveals enduring trends…
Buyers Feeling the Heat in These Markets
Housing may be slowing down, but bidding wars are still being waged in the nation's…
Rate Drop Boosts Mortgage Application Volume
In the first full week of December 2018, interest rates decreased to…
2019 Home Builder Forecast
As we approach the close of 2018, many are looking for what’s new and what’s next on the home front. In 2019, we’ll see several home styles with staying power, a few fresh designs that are sure to dominate, plus a brand-new generation of homebuyers now on deck. Here are six of the biggest home trends to watch next year:
Demographics
Study: These Buyers Want the Same Things
Socially, Millennials and Baby Boomers may disagree on many issues, but at home, their…
More Americans Flocking to These 15 Cities
Moving platform and app Updater has released its rankings for the top U.S. 15 cities people…