New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Sales
Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise
A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales
Affordability
Renters Catch a Break as Asking Rents Dip Slightly in September
Renting is still the more affordable option in the majority of U.S. cities, especially as asking rents begin to drop down from record highs
Market Data + Trends
What's Causing the Surge in Canceled Home Deals?
Buyers are exercising caution and pulling out of real estate transactions at their fastest pace in a year
Affordability
What Will It Take to Resolve the Housing Affordability Crisis?
To get back on track, something—or things—got to give in a housing market bogged down by soaring interest rates, persistently high home prices, and a dearth of available homes
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip
While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline
Build to Rent
Rents Drop for the Fifth Month in a Row
With more rental inventory on the market, rents in the 50 largest metros have been declining for the past five months—a trend that's anticipated to continue
New-Home Sales
Housing Demand Still Strong Despite High Mortgage Rates
Rather than bowing out, prospective homebuyers are turning to new construction during a real estate slowdown
Affordability
August Sees Housing Affordability Hit Historical Low
As mortgage rates and home prices outpace household income, the housing affordability crisis continues to grow
Market Data + Trends
Could High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices to Drop in 2024?
Predicting the effects of rising mortgage rates on U.S. home prices in 2024
Market Data + Trends
Could 2023 Be the Slowest Year of Home Sales Since the Great Recession?
Soaring mortgage rates and a dearth of housing inventory have pushed home sales to a 15-year low