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
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
Major International Buyer Groups in U.S. Real Estate
According to the National Association of Realtors, Chinese homebuyers are still the number one international…
Study Finds Fastest, Slowest Average Time Between Home Sales
Over the past decade, many homeowners have opted to stay in their homes longer. A new study finds the top five metros where homeowners are staying…
Homeownership Grew in the Second Quarter
The national homeownership rate increased to 64.3 percent in the second quarter of 2018, making it the sixth consecutive quarter of annual gains,…
U.S. Homeownership on the Upswing
Census Bureau data show that the U.S. homeownership rate was 64.3 percent in this year's second quarter,…
To Buy or Rent in Summer 2018
Home value appreciation is at an all-time high in more than half of the nation's major metros, but in some markets, renting offers a greater…
Americans No Longer See Real Estate As Top Investment Choice
For the first time in four years, Americans do not see real estate as the best way to invest their money. Stocks and cash investments are now the…
Fewer International Buyers Are Purchasing U.S. Homes
International homebuyers are shying away from the U.S. market. These buyers had 21 percent fewer closings in March 2018 than the year before, per…
How Much it Takes to Pay Rent in Major U.S. Cities
For those renting two-bedroom apartments in 10 major U.S. cities, the household income necessary is at least $73,714 to maintain a 28 percent rent…
The 'Uneven' Recovery
Half of the nation's homes have regained or surpassed their pre-Recession value, but by price range and geographic location, the overall recovery…
South and West Lead June Job Gains
Southern and Western states led year-over-year job increases in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The NAHB Eye on…
