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
Washington State Home to Cities With Highest Real Minimum Wage
Washington State came out on top in a new ranking of the cities with the highest real minimum wage in 2018. The Evergreen State took the top three…
Bay Area Buyers Locked Out
A new study by the California Association of Realtors puts the Bay Area's affordability problems in stark…
Current Construction Levels Show 'Lost' Building
Construction of new single-family homes, while currently experiencing growth, is still underperforming compared to historical norms, according to…
Texas on Top in 'Boomtown' Ranking
A new report from financial planning site MagnifyMoney ranks the 35 U.S. "boomtowns" that are drawing in the most people, job opportunities, and…
Market Data + Trends
America's Aging Housing Stock
Owner-occupied homes are getting older, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. The…
The Incredible, Shrinking Wage
New data from the Department of Labor reveals that the national cost of living rose in July, while average…
Study Tackles Rental Fraud
Finding a home to rent may be easier with the advent of digital platforms streamlining the process, but hazards like rental scams remain prevalent…
The Growing Number of Million Dollar Cities
The number of U.S. cities with median home values of $1 million or more is increasing. From 2017 to 2018, 33 cities crossed over into the million…
Missing Millennial-Led Households
More Millennials are living at home with their parents due to the continued rise of housing costs and higher levels of personal debt, according to…
Manufactured Homes, An Affordable Solution
For 6.6 million households, manufactured homes are a safe and more affordable homeownership choice, finds a new report from the…
