Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
Build to Rent
Small Builder Enters the Big Built-to-Rent Arena
On HorizonTV this week, Managing Director Julie Hancock of Camelot Homes shares how a goal to diversify the luxury production home builder's…
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…
