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
New-Home Sales
Experts Split on Sales Expectations for 2022
Inventory and affordability will determine the rate of sales growth in another pivotal year for the housing market
Market Data + Trends
Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period
Homeowners who purchased a single-family existing home 10 years ago could rake in significant home equity gains in an elevated seller’s market
Build to Rent
Rents Are Slowing Seasonally But Rising Sharply Year-Over-Year
Rental demand is soaring across the U.S., but low inventory and rising prices could pose a challenge for apartment hunters
Market Data + Trends
Are We in Another Housing Bubble? Not Yet, Experts Say
Median home prices are nearly double what they were a decade ago, and more big changes are ahead in 2022
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Outpace Rents—But the Affordability Gap Is Shrinking
To rent or not to rent? Surging prices could complicate housing decisions in the coming year
Affordability
Easing Inflation Improved Consumer Confidence in December
Why buyers relieved by lowering prices could still face headwinds from more inflation in 2022
Market Data + Trends
The Evolution of the Housing Market Nearly Two Years Into the Pandemic
Pre-pandemic numbers pale in comparison to record highs and lows from the past two years
Market Data + Trends
Millennials and Gen Z Put Off Homeownership Plans as Affordability Worsens
New generations of homeowners are increasingly hesitant to enter a post-pandemic housing market, and it’s not hard to understand why
Housing Markets
Tampa Takes the Top Spot as 2022's Hottest Market
Where the sun is hot, the real estate is even hotter. Zillow’s list of the top markets in 2022 is here
Market Data + Trends
Home Price Predictions for 2022
Will 2022 be the year of affordability, or will more buyers be priced out of a record hot market?