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
Housing Recovery Illustrated
Despite current bullish market conditions, many U.S. markets are still grappling with housing…
Market Softening Taking a Toll
In the first week of December 2018, stock for luxury home builder Toll…
Mortgage Rate Highest in 8 Years, Affordability Lowest
According to Freddie Mac data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased 20 basis points to 4…
Where Are the Least Affordable Metros for Renters?
Big cities on the coasts are commonly held to have the least…
November's Numbers
Based on research conducted in November 2018, a new snapshot of housing conditions predicts dwindling…
10 Real Estate Hotbeds 'Coming Back Down to Earth'
With the recent indicators of a housing market slowdown, a new…
Report: Fire-Resistant Homes Are Affordable, Accessible
Homes built in compliance with wildfire code are two percent…
New Sales Data Reveals 'Darker' Housing Picture
Pending home sales in the U.S. decreased 2.6 percent in October 2018 over the previous month, a four-year low, according to the latest data from…
Economics
Exclusive Research: 2019 Market Forecast
Home builders remain optimistic for the year ahead, despite a sluggish end to 2018
