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
Student Loan Debt Capitals
Ranging from a median $$22,784 to $27,122, these 30 cities are home to Millennials with the most student loan debt in the nation.
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Housing Recovery Is Local
The national median home value is higher than it was at its housing bubble peak, but 14 of the top 35 U.S. metros have not yet fully recovered…
Location Impacts Lifespan
According to a new project measuring local health data, residents of Stilwell, Okla. have the shortest life expectancy in the nation, 56.3 years…
Best Cities for Families to Put Down Roots
Families are better off living in the American South or Midwest, …
Remodeling Spending Forecast
Annual spending on home improvement projects is expected to increase in the 50 largest U.S. metros in 2018, according to a new model from the…
These Cities' Earnings Growth Shines
Of the 100 largest metros in the U.S., 10 have the highest rising median salaries, drawing in residents and making the…
Housing Markets
Mind the Gap: Urban, Rural Divide
In the wake of the housing crisis, the divide between living in urban and rural areas has intensified, as more Americans leave rural areas and…
Dream Strongest for These Americans
Latin Americans believe that hard work will bring success and that each new generation is better off than previous generations more than the…
As Florence Approaches, Study Shows Magnitude of Storm Risk
As many Americans brace for the impending impact of Hurricane Florence, a new report details some of the damage done during the 2017 hurricane…
