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
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group
Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers
Market Data + Trends
2022 Housing Market Is the Fastest and Priciest on Record
After facing heightened competition and unrelenting price gains in 2021, buyers are finding no relief in another record-breaking market at the start of 2022
Market Data + Trends
Purchase Demand Remains Strong as 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise Above 4%
Buyers are filling a growing appraisal gap as rates climb higher, but purchasing activity appears solid, experts say
Market Data + Trends
Investor Activity Rose to a Record High in 2021
Investor purchases accounted for a substantial share of total home sales in 2021, specifically in minority neighborhoods battling a preexisting affordability crisis and longstanding homeownership gaps
Build to Rent
Renting a Home May Be Even Harder Than Buying One
Would-be buyers looking for relief in the rental market are only finding larger price hikes and less availability
Market Data + Trends
Out-Of-Town Buyers Are Willing to Pay 30% More Than Locals in the Hottest U.S. Markets
Remote workers are flocking to more affordable markets to get the most bang for their bucks
Market Data + Trends
Mortgage Rates Hit a New Record as Home Prices Continue to Climb
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages just hit a new high, causing another drop in purchase applications and refinance demand
Affordability
NAHB Releases Its 2022 'Priced Out' Estimates, and They Could Spell Trouble for Thousands
Thousands of Americans found themselves priced out of a heated 2021 housing market, and more gains in the coming year could could keep homeownership out of reach for many more
Housing Markets
Migrating Buyers Are Taking Over Regional Markets With Big Budgets
Newcomers are ready to play and here to stay—these are the regions seeing the most competition from migrating Americans
Market Data + Trends
Real Estate Agents Forecast Slower Prices and Sales Growth in 2022
The 2022 housing market will sustain some unfavorable conditions from the year prior, but slower price gains will give exhausted buyers time to breathe and regroup
Affordability
Monthly Payments for Homebuyers Are Up 25% to Record High
Inflated mortgage rates, home prices, and rents are making home purchases pricier than ever for those brave enough to try their luck