New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Tax Law Change Causes 'Modest Headwind' for Home Values
The new cap on state and local tax (SALT) deduction as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made an impact on home values.
According to…
Data Differences on July Mortgage Rates
The Federal Housing Finance Agency's mortgage rate reading for purchases of new construction homes in July…
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Average Construction Time of the Single-Family Home
The average construction time of a single-family home is roughly seven and one-half months, per the U.S. Census Bureau…
Dollars to Door Knobs
Many homebuyers may wonder how much home they can afford. A new Zillow study measures how much space $1 would buy…
The Shifting Politics of Homeowners
Homeowners are more likely to be politically active on both the local and national levels, according to a new …
Displaced Californians Weigh Rebuild Options
Though wildfires continue to burn in California today, displaced Napa and Sonoma residents are still grappling with the rebuilding process after…
Buying a Home in Fall, Winter Gives Shoppers the Advantage
According to new data from Realtor.com, homebuyers can get a better bang for their buck if they purchase during…