Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Elevated, Despite Dip in Multifamily Rental Rates
Multifamily rent growth, specifically, is decelerating since its year-over-year peak of +16.3% in 2022, but in many markets, single-family rents are continuing to rise
How Smart Technology Can Help Homes Sell Faster
Homebuyers are actively seeking out smart features to increase their homes' resale value
How Much Must American Renters Earn to Afford Average Rental Prices?
US rents have increased 3.6% year-over-year, pushing the amount renters must earn to afford average rents to around $80K
Survey Shows Confidence Drop in Multifamily Development in Q1 2024
Current sentiment has NAHB projecting that multifamily starts will decrease by 28% during 2024 as developer activity slows
Developers Target Hotels for Adaptive Reuse Projects in Major US Cities
Of the growing number of adaptive reuse projects in 2023, hotel conversions stole the show, surpassing office-to-apartment conversions
Vacation and Investment Home Market Insights
A recent report finds beach homes to be the most sought-after vacation-home type and that the investment potential of a second home is an important factor in the purchasing decision
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…
Market Data + Trends
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…