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
Private Residential Construction Spending Continues to Grow
The monthly increase in single-family construction spending during December rose by 1.6%, marking the eighth consecutive month of gains since April 2023
Financing
The Effect of Mortgage Rates on Homeowners' Selling Intentions
Maybe 5% wasn't so magical after all. How much are mortgage rate fluctuations actually affecting homeowners' intentions to sell?
Affordability
Making Sense of National Housing Shortfall Estimates
Is it 1.5 million homes, 5.5 million, or more? Why is there so much disparity in housing shortfall estimates?
Affordability
More Americans Are Moving House in Search of Affordability
Lack of affordable homes is motivating some households to relocate to other cities, states, and even regions as they seek a cheaper place to live
Off-Site Construction
What's Standing in the Way of Home Builders Adopting Off-Site Methods?
Findings from Home Innovation Research Labs show home builders continue to embrace the status quo when it comes to adopting new methods, but results vary by builder type and region
Affordability
The Increasing Disconnect Between Home Prices and Income
With the rapid rise in home prices since the start of the pandemic, home price-to-income ratios have hit all-time highs in 78 of the 100 largest U.S. markets
Market Data + Trends
Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023
Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December
Market Data + Trends
As Interest Rates Fall, Builder Sentiment Rises
A drop in mortgage rates to below 7% in the past month has led to a marked boost in builder confidence as we roll into 2024
Demographics
Report: What Lengths Would Millennials Go to to Own a Home?
Millennials are so desperate to own a home that, even in a pricey market, 78% would consider accepting an interest rate higher than the national average
Market Data + Trends
Mapping the Counties Most at Risk of Increased Home Insurance Costs
A look at which counties are expected to face the greatest risk for insurance shocks due to fire, wind, and flood risk going forward