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
Election 2018: Red, Blue Real Estate
New analysis of housing and demographic data in counties that President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton each won in 2016 looks…
What Buyers Need to Earn in 14 U.S. Cities
For homebuyers looking the 14 biggest U.S. cities, the income needed to afford the median home ranges between $42,235 and $297,535.
Based…
Many Americans Feel Financially Insecure
Renters are more financially stressed than homeowners, finds a new study…
These Cities Need More Workers
According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. added 250,000 jobs to the economy in October 2018, surpassing…
Builders Less Buoyant About Boomer Market
Builders are less confident in the 55+ market, according to new index data from the National Association of Home…
Bay Area's Comings, Goings
What once was old is new again in the Bay Area: greater numbers of these …
Correlation Between Birth Rates, Home Values Suggests 'New Phenomenon'
Changes in birth rate and home values were previously found to have a positive correlation.…
2019 Construction Activity Forecast
Total U.S. construction starts for 2019 are projected to be $808 billion, slightly higher than the 2018 estimate of $807 billion, according to a…
Supply Data Reveal October Surprise
The supply of for-sale homes increased in October by two percent…
Survey Shows Most Affordable States Have Higher Demand
The latest survey data from the National Association of Realtors finds that overall buyer demand is slower and "…
