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
Education + Training
Assistance Programs Could Help First-Time Florida Buyers in 2022
The post-pandemic housing market is anything but easy for first-time buyers, but home buyer assistance programs may offer some relief
New-Home Sales
Bidding War Rates Rose to a Record High in January
January was the most competitive month on record for buyers looking to snatch up remaining affordable housing across the nation
Affordability
Mortgage Applications Fall to Two Year Low as Rates Keep Rising
Total mortgage applications dropped to the lowest level since December 2019 as interest rates creep past 4%
Housing Markets
A Record High Number of Homebuyers Are Looking to Relocate
One third of total homebuyers across the U.S. are planning a move to a new city as affordability becomes increasingly hard to find
Market Data + Trends
The Share of Newly Listed Homes Drops as Sales Surge in January
No longer are homebuyers biding their time on the sidelines in a heated housing market, though declining inventory could pose some challenges in 2022
New-Home Sales
Single-Family Homes Are Expanding Post-Pandemic
The average square footage of a single-family home is on the rise as Americans adapt to post-pandemic life at home
Housing Markets
Realtor.com Releases the Hottest Luxury Real Estate Markets of 2022
Business is booming in the luxury real estate market, and these regional hotspots are attracting the most high-end buyers
Market Data + Trends
January Asking Rents Rose a Record 15%, With Some Metros Reporting 30% Gains
Rental prices are following the same steep trajectory as housing costs after significant gains in January
Affordability
Mortgage Rates Near 4% For the First Time Since 2019
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is quickly approaching 4%, threatening to push a growing number of buyers out of an inflated housing market
New-Home Sales
Home Sales Rose 6.7% In January Despite Record Low Supply
Nationwide housing inventory dropped to a new low in January, but steadfast buyers aren’t slowing down
