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
Housing Markets
Luxury Homes Selling Faster in Denver Metro
The number of homes sold at or above $1 million in the Denver metro area has doubled compared to the first quarter of 2018, 2019, and 2020. And…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Future of Eviction Moratorium and Rental Relief in Limbo
The Justice Department called for a hold on a U.S. district judge’s Wednesday order to overturn the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent’s (CDC…
Affordability
Housing Affordability Dips in First Quarter
Housing affordability slipped slightly from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021 due to building material costs, supply…
Design
10 Kid-Friendly Home Features That Sell Homes Faster
Parents are on the hunt for homes with kid-friendly features such as treehouses and nearby parks, resulting in faster sale times. Features selling…
Construction
New Construction Hits Record Highs as Inventory Posts Record Lows
The housing shortage worsened in April by reaching a new low, but March’s increase in new construction could bring much needed relief. Active…
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants—New England Region
In the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, Toll Brothers, PulteGroup,…
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants—Mountain Region
In the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, D.R. Horton, Lennar, and M.D.C.…
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants—East South Central Region
In the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, D.R. Horton, Clayton Properties Group, and Ole…
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants—West South Central Region
In the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup occupy the top…
Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants—East North Central Region
In the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, PulteGroup, M/I Homes, and Lennar occupy the…