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
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
Housing Markets
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
Demographics
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
Labor + Trade Relations
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
More Listings, Lower Rates This Week
The market perks up with a recent influx of fresh housing listings, and the week ending March 28 sees a dip in mortgage rates
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Market Data + Trends
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
Market Data + Trends
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
Market Data + Trends
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
Market Data + Trends
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
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
