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
A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation
Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners
10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door
Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group
Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers
Data Show Construction Sector Still Short on Skilled Labor
The construction job openings rate increased slightly during February, indicating an ongoing skilled labor shortage
Market Data + Trends
How Are Buyers and Sellers Feeling About the Housing Market?
Housing market sentiment is taking a turn amid rising mortgage rates and persistently high prices
Affordability
What Will It Take to Normalize the Housing Market?
A combination of factors have created an affordability crisis one market expert says will be difficult to resolve
Market Data + Trends
Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued?
Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon
Financing
Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 1996
Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in purchase applications
Market Data + Trends
What Are Experts Predicting for the 2024 Housing Market?
Industry experts are divided about the future of a volatile U.S. housing market
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes
Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
Housing Markets
The Most Popular Small Cities in 2023
Homebuyers moving away from major cities are settling down in smaller metro areas with more favorable housing markets, lower costs of living, and smaller populations
Market Data + Trends
The First Week in October Is Prime Time for Homebuying
Could the first week of October kick off a seasonal homebuying boom in an otherwise stagnant for-sale market?
Affordability
US Counties With the Highest Housing Costs
These counties are seeing the biggest discrepancies between home price appreciation and wage growth
Market Data + Trends
The Latest on US Home Prices
Home prices set a record high for the fourth consecutive month in August
