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
Builders Experiencing More Labor Shortage Incidents in 2018
The shortage of available laborers and subcontractors in home building got worse in July 2018, according to new…
This Region a 'Hot Spot' for Home Flipping
Real estate investors looking to flip homes are increasingly heading south, according to a…
Affordability Tighter, Especially for Renters
The income necessary to afford a median home in the U.S. is rising, but renters have to spend even more of their earnings on housing.
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These Businesses' Arrival in a Community May Bring Richer, Younger, Whiter Residents
A new Starbucks location opening in a community is…
The Bottom Line for Renters
In nine U.S. states and in the District of Columbia, renters need to earn more than $5,500 per month to afford the average rental price, according…
Renting Is Cheaper, a Better Investment
Rising rates and home prices have helped make renting a more affordable option than buying a home. The cost of homeownership…
Senior Boomer Housing Preferences
Older Baby Boomers are putting off retirement and downsizing, causing some experts to wonder if a "massive sell-off is on the horizon," according…
Retirement Readiness By State
Seniors living in Utah, Delaware, and Indiana are the most prepared for retirement, according to a new…
Friendliest Cities for Families
A new study scores 182 U.S. cities based on family-friendly metrics including affordability, the availability of education and health care,…
New Data Tool Tracks Gentrification
When a new Starbucks opens in a community, residents may have a positive or negative reaction, but a study finds that their homes will appreciate…
