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
Slow, Uneven Wage Growth Undercutting Other Economic Factors
The current real average wage, accounting for inflation, has the same purchasing power as in 1978, according to new analysis by the…
Trends
Homebuyers' Pet Needs
A new survey by Realtor.com found that 80 percent of homebuyer respondents own pets, and 87 percent take their…
'Sobering' Midwest Migration Patterns
Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Aaron M. Renn recently examined…
Key Traits of American Renters
The share of homeowners is double that of the 100 million renters in the U.S. Twenty-somethings are the most likely to be renters, according to…
The State of Age in the 50 States
A new study of every county in all 50 states tracks the concentrations of the elderly (aged 65 years and up), those of working age (20 to 64 years…
Another Look at the 'Porcelain Throne'
Since 1992, low-flow toilets are the standard. A new article discerns the overall big- and small-picture benefits of this water-saving solution.…
Rentership Still Rising
More Americans are renting, according to new analysis by Zillow. The rentership rate has grown in each of the 50…
Construction Job Openings Hit Record High in June
The share of unfilled jobs in the construction industry in June represented a post-recession high, with 263,000 positions open.
Using…
The $300,000 Home in 20 U.S. States
In the District of Columbia, $300,000 affords roughly 581 square feet, whereas homebuyers in West Virginia would be able to get nearly six times…
Permits Grew in First Half of 2018
In the first half of 2018, single-family permits grew 6.3 percent to 444,600 nationally, with the greatest growth in the Western U.S.
The…
