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
Mortgage Applications Are Increasing, but First-Time Buyers Aren’t Behind the Surge
Why many first-time buyers are sticking to the sidelines despite low mortgage rates
Market Data + Trends
Millennials Blame Boomers for Lack of Starter Homes
A nationwide housing shortage is sparking a generational debate
Housing Markets
Buyer Demand Remains High Into the Winter as Investors Stir Up Competition
Why some buyers are making a market comeback at the end of the year
Market Data + Trends
Realtor.com Releases Its 2022 Market Predictions
Will 2022 be a year of final stability or a continuation of record highs?
New-Home Sales
Pending Home Sales Increased in October Despite High Mortgage Rates
A busy month for home sales in October signals a strong end to a whirlwind year for the real estate market
Market Data + Trends
U.S. Migration Patterns Affected by Pandemic
Whether fleeing high-case areas, moving in with family, or responding to housing insecurity, many Americans relocated mid-pandemic
Manufacturers + Suppliers
How Global Supply Chain Issues Are Impacting the Housing Market
Backlogs and shortages are becoming the new norm for an industry reporting record high prices
Financing
Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Into the New Year
Forecasters anticipate an upward trend for mortgages in the final weeks of 2021
Market Data + Trends
Record High Home Prices Create a Thanksgiving Seller’s Market
Home prices continue to rise throughout the third quarter of 2021 and more sellers are reaping the benefits
New Urbanism
Major Cities Reporting More Turnover From Post-Pandemic Rental Preferences
Remote work opportunities and rental options are causing new migration patterns among professional adults