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
What Does Homeownership Say About Your Politics?
Recent analysis from Curbed looks at how political views change based on where an individual lives and how they commute.
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Gearing Up for Generation Z
It's time to start planning for the post-Millennials who will start buying homes en masse within the next 10 years
U.S. Markets Where Saving Up Takes Less Time
Saving up a down payment to buy a home is taking longer today than it did 30 years ago, but since real estate is local, new research finds that…
Fewer Foreign Buyers Looking in U.S.
Fewer international homebuyers are targeting U.S. markets, and where the foreign investments are coming from is changing.
A new report…
No Sugarcoating September's Sour Sales Data
Experts anticipated that new-home sales would decelerate in September, but the latest Census data show that sales…
Republic of NIMBY
The study says that government policies encouraging homeownership among Americans “may have unanticipated downstream political consequences.”
Surprising Rate of Mobile Home Appreciation
New analysis shows manufactured homes appreciating similarly to site-built homes
