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
Buying a Home in Fall, Winter Gives Shoppers the Advantage
According to new data from Realtor.com, homebuyers can get a better bang for their buck if they purchase during…
Denver One of Nation's Most Profitable Real Estate Markets
Denverites are getting a better return on investment for their homes than the average American homeowner, according to new survey data from…
Homes Threatened by Carr, Mendocino Complex Wildfires
California state officials have declared 2,000 homes are in "immediate danger" from the Carr and Mendocino Complex wildfires, and more than 13,000…
Flood Risk Draining Billions From Real Estate Value
A new report from nonprofit First Street Foundation finds that Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York…
Panel of Experts Clocks Coming Housing Milestones
A panel of more than 100 real estate economists and experts weigh in on when they anticipate the tide of housing market conditions to shift from…
Follow the Money: the Cost of Building a Single-Family Home
The typical new home costs about $237,760 to build, and about $427,892 overall for the buyer, according to recent …
South Dakota, Vermont Only States With Growing Middle-Class Income
Families earning the median income in all but two states have seen their earnings shrink since 1999, according to a new report from …
Fewer Millennials Confident Buying a Home Is a Good Investment
A new homebuyer survey finds that a record low share of Millennials think buying a home is a good investment today, down 29 percent from 2016. …
Healthy Homes
Biophilic Design on the Rise
A new trend—biophilic design—can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, expedite healing, and more, report says
20K Initiative Aims to Serve Financially Vulnerable Homeowners
Rural Studio student-centered design/build program evaluates methods for providing homes to residents otherwise unable to meet credit requirements
