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
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…