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
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
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
Market Data + Trends
Homebuying Conditions Improved in September
Despite an uptick in annual home price growth, buying conditions improved on a year-over-year basis in September
Market Data + Trends
Why Is So Much Housing Stock Sitting Vacant?
Amid a historic housing inventory shortage, more than 5 million U.S. homes are vacant, according to a new LendingTree report
Financing
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Surge as Fixed Mortgage Rates Peak
Homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage reaches a two-decade high
Housing Markets
Housing Markets Heat Up: 98 of 100 Largest US Metros Are Overvalued
As home prices continue to rise nationwide, houses in the majority of U.S. metros are selling above their historical norms
Market Data + Trends
How Are Buyers and Sellers Feeling About the Housing Market?
Housing market sentiment is taking a turn amid rising mortgage rates and persistently high prices
Affordability
What Will It Take to Normalize the Housing Market?
A combination of factors have created an affordability crisis one market expert says will be difficult to resolve
Market Data + Trends
Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued?
Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon
Financing
Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 1996
Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in purchase applications
Market Data + Trends
What Are Experts Predicting for the 2024 Housing Market?
Industry experts are divided about the future of a volatile U.S. housing market
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes
Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors