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
The Art of the 'Deal'
What type of home qualifies as a great bang for the buck? A new study looks through listing descriptions using the words “bargain,” “deal,” and…
Millennials Aren't Just Renting in the City
Housing and city planning experts and scholars have long debated which type of markets homebuying Millennials favor. A new paper lends more…
Rate Growth Paused in Week After Historic Rise
According to federally-backed lender Freddie Mac, mortgage rates were flat the week of November 15, after…
Many Americans Moving to Less Affordable Markets
Many American workers are moving from more affordable metropolitan areas to less affordable places like San Francisco and Seattle, according to…
Boomers Sooner Than Nation's Housing Can Absorb
Younger buyers are not the only dominant force in today's market. The latest report by…
Fargo Tops New Housing Ranking
According to the Census Bureau, the average American family has a $55,000 annual salary, and a…
[Survey] Help Us Better Serve You
In an effort to better serve our audience, Professional Builder magazine is asking you to provide…
Today's Vets First Generation Without Key Housing Advantage
While in general, American veterans are more likely to own their home than civilians, the opposite is true for post-9/11, 21st century veterans.…
