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
Market Data + Trends
Housing Market Hints at a Turning Point as Inventory Rises
Sales may be slowing, but according to one housing expert, fresh inventory could entice prospective buyers in 2024
Housing Markets
Topeka Named Top Emerging Housing Market
Buyers are flocking to this Kansas city to reap the benefits of affordable housing and a low cost of living
Market Data + Trends
New Listings Are Increasing, Led by Florida Metros
Homeowners opting to sell before interest rates reach new highs are causing a slight uptick in new listings after months of historically low supply
Market Data + Trends
How Skyrocketing Interest Rates Are Affecting Home Sales
Home sales plummeted to a 13-year low in September amid soaring interest rates
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September
New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool
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