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
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
Market Data + Trends
One Expert’s Solutions for a Frenzied U.S. Housing System
According to housing expert Jenny Shuetz, too many houses are built where they shouldn’t be, and not enough are constructed where demand is high
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Could Continue to Rise Into 2023, Says Bank of America
Rising mortgage rates may not provide long-awaited relief in 2022, but they could result in price deceleration at the start of 2023
Innovation
One Road Tripping Family Is Looking for Solutions to Housing’s Biggest Issues
The Cooper family is traveling across the U.S. to find up and coming solutions for the future of residential construction
Affordability
Housing Affordability Pyramid Breaks Down a Growing Affordability Crisis
36 million households cannot afford a $150,000 home, according to the U.S. housing affordability pyramid, and that number could continue to grow as home prices reach new highs
Financials
Mortgage Equity Withdrawal Increased Sharply in Q4 2021
Mortgage debt is up $1.05 trillion from the housing bubble peak, but higher mortgage rates in 2022 could change that
Market Data + Trends
2020 Census Reveals 16 Million Vacant Homes
Regional vacancy rates offer a closer look into a nationwide housing supply deficit
Build to Rent
How BB Living Is Redefining the Build-For-Rent Sector
BB Living president Branden Lombardi is inspiring a new way to rent as BFR properties spread like wildfire amid record high housing demand
New-Home Sales
Home Sales Are Moving at Record Speeds
Buyers are racing to snatch up for sale properties as slightly lower mortgage rates offer temporary affordability
Market Data + Trends
COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market
After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Market Data + Trends
First-Time Homebuyers Found No Relief From Rising Prices in Q4 2021
2021 came to a close with unfavorable market conditions for first-time buyers after consecutive monthly gains in home prices
