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
How Much Income Do First-Time Buyers Need to Afford the Average Home?
The median-priced home is unaffordable in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas
What Is the Relationship Between Urban vs. Suburban Development and Affordability?
A new paper from Harvard's Joint Center looks at whether expanding the supply of suburban housing could, in turn, help make dense urban areas more affordable
10 States Where Home Insurance Rates Have Risen the Most
Responding to the increasing number of natural disasters, insurers are hiking prices, with some states bearing the brunt more than others
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
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.
…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…
Exclusive Research + Data
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
A Possible Solution for the Skilled Trade Shortage
Japan’s Womenomics approach to easing the workforce decline has energized its construction industry
Future Housing Demand
The lowered projection came in part because of continued decline in Millennial household formation and headship rates, despite this cohort’s rising income.