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
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group
Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers
Data Show Construction Sector Still Short on Skilled Labor
The construction job openings rate increased slightly during February, indicating an ongoing skilled labor shortage
10 Cities With 'Big-House Bargains'
Homes over 3,000 square feet typically cost roughly $589,700, according to Realtor.com data, but its latest study finds markets where homebuyers…
Inventory Growth in More Expensive Markets
Housing inventory increased in some of the most expensive markets in the nation in July, says a new report from …
Housing Market Looking Healthy, Says Economist's Forecast
The National Association of Realtors' chief economist Lawrence Yun projects growth for home building, new home…
Most Buyers Do Not See an Easier Road Ahead
A majority of home shoppers do not expect their house search to get any easier, according to new survey data from the …
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Homebuying 'Not Just About Money'
The emotional weight of the homebuying or selling process can be overwhelming, and researchers are explaining how to best handle the tides of…
Homeowners Starting to Feel Strain From New Tax Law
In affluent Westchester County, N.Y., the Trump administration's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is having a chilling effect on local home prices.…
Rates Rising Despite Cooling Market
Mortgage rates increased again this week, despite drops in both new and existing home sales in June and slowing home price appreciation.
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High-End Markets Offset Costs for Builders
Some of the nation's biggest cities with the highest priced homes are experiencing inventory gains as builders mitigate growing costs with high-…
Where Single-Family Rental Property Investment Paid Off Most
Investing in single-family rental properties became popular during the housing crash and subsequent recovery, as foreclosed homes and new renters…
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Curb Appeal—Builders and Architects Shed Light on Buyer Preferences
Exclusive research from Professional Builder reveals homebuyer preferences nationwide for creating that all-important first impression for a home
