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
Effects of Tax Law Hastening Migration Trends
Residents of coastal states with higher taxes are increasingly moving to more affordable housing markets with lower taxes,…
Slowing Buyer Interest
Fewer homebuyers went to home showings this summer than they did in the summer of 2017. July 2018 had 0.3 percent annual growth, while June's…
Market Data + Trends
Luxury Market Undaunted By Tariffs
Tariffs on aluminum, steel, and lumber imposed by the Trump administration have already added about $9,000 to the cost of building the average…
Most Gen Zers, Millennials Aspiring to Own
The oldest members of Generation Z are nearly matching Millennials in their enthusiasm to buy a home within the next five years, according to…
Middle Class Stable in Size, Falling Behind
The latest analysis of Census data by the Pew Research Center finds that the…
Blue-Collar Jobs Boom
In blue-collar job sectors, companies are hiring at the fastest rate since 1984, especially in areas that voted "heavily" for Donald J. Trump in…
Homebuyers' Hill to Climb
For many homebuyer hopefuls, a bad credit score can seem like an impossible obstacle to overcome. Yet, a new study finds 10 U.S. cities where…
Most, Least Affordable Retirement Towns
As more and more Baby Boomers join in on the hunt for the best places to retire, a new study finds the…
