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
To Dorm or Not to Dorm
Many college students and their parents have to decide between on- or off-campus housing. In 28 of the 48 biggest college towns in the country, it…
'Burgs Best for Families
A new ranking of 22 metropolitan areas measures where families are able to save the most after taxes and other expenditures. By region, the South…
Hottest Housing Not Appreciating Like it Used to
Home values in some of the nation's hottest markets like Seattle, Tampa, Fla. Portland, Ore., and Sacramento, Calif. are appreciating more slowly…
Single-Family Rental Home Construction Increasing
Over the past year, more single-family rental homes were built than the previous year. In the four quarters ending in Q2 2018, construction starts…
The Most Stable Housing Markets in the U.S.
A new ranking of U.S. cities shows where home values are most likely to grow and remain stable. States in the West and Midwest came out on top,…
Mortgage Volume Increased in Third Week of August
The latest seasonally adjusted report from the Mortgage Bankers Association finds that total mortgage application…
These Cities Offer Best Start for Young Careers
No one region of the U.S. has a monopoly on the best cities for young professionals, says a new study evaluating job and economic opportunities…
Slight Increase Predicted for July Home Sales
Ahead of anticipated July home sales reports due out in the second to last week of August, Zillow senior economist…
Custom Housing Starts Level in Q2
In the second quarter of 2018, housing starts for custom homes were relatively unchanged year-over-year, growing by 0.6 percent.
Looking…
The Cost of Homeownership
The price tag for being a homeowner averages close to $10,000 annually, according to new analysis by Zillow and…
