New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Looking Ahead: Second-Quarter Housing Market Trends
Industry pros offer insights about what real estate trends we can expect to see during the next three months
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Market Data + Trends
December Housing Inventory Highest Since 2007
Home sales are down year-over-year, but additional inventory could relieve record-high demand
Exclusive Research + Data
Home Affordability Report Shows Increased Pressure for Attainable Housing
Housing affordability continues to be a hot topic, as demand for homes outpaces supply and wage growth fails to keep pace with home-price appreciation
Economics
The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say
The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon
Market Data + Trends
Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic
The U.S. homeownership rate has stayed the same for half a century, but housing-related fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could change that
Housing Markets
Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets
Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters
Housing Markets
Top U.S. Cities With the Highest Homeownership Rates
These small yet substantial metros are reporting the strongest homeownership growth over a five-year period
Market Data + Trends
Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs
Weary buyers are struggling to find affordable options in a frenzied market, prompting some to take a home buying hiatus
Housing Markets
Rent or Buy? Here Are the Markets Where It’s Cheaper to Do Both
Renters and buyers are searching for even ground as prices in both markets reach record peaks and nationwide housing supply dwindles
Build to Rent
Demand for Three-Bedroom Rentals on the Rise in a Shifting Market
Renters are taking remote work into their apartments and using additional bedrooms as spacious home offices
Market Data + Trends
NAR Report Shows Fewer Buyers Waiving Appraisal, Inspection Contract Contingencies
Buyers are making sure they get their money's worth, and as a result, fewer are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies into the start of 2022