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
High-Income Millennials Aren’t Backing Out of the Rental Market
In some metros, applicants are trying their luck with every single property on the market
Affordability
October House Prices Surpass 2006 Housing Bubble
A look back on record prices in 2021 and the possibility for greater affordability in the year ahead
New-Home Sales
Home-Price Growth Is Slowing, But Buyers Are Still Upping Their Budgets
Record home prices may be losing steam, but buyers can still expect more gains in 2022
Market Data + Trends
More Market Stability Ahead in 2022 Despite Rising Prices
The past two years laid the groundwork for a prolonged seller’s market, but buyers could capitalize on decelerating prices in the new year
Market Data + Trends
Case-Shiller National Index Shows 19.1% Year-Over-Year Gain in October
Prices may still be at record highs, but an October price index suggests a slowdown in 2022
Market Data + Trends
Soaring Home Prices Shatter Utah Housing Records
Why migrating Americans are upending regional markets in Midwestern states
Housing Policy + Finance
Rising Home Prices Mean Higher Loan Limits for the New Year
Conforming loan limits will increase in about 100 pricey housing markets as 2021 comes to a close
Market Data + Trends
Experts Predict Another Seller’s Market in the Year Ahead
Buyers who found no luck in 2021 may run into yet another tough market in the months to come
Market Data + Trends
2021 Census Data Reveals Historically Small Population Gains
The US population grew at its slowest pace in recorded history during the COVID pandemic
Market Data + Trends
First-Time Buyer Share Falls to 26% In November After High Price Growth
More buyers are being priced out of the housing market as competition tightens across the nation