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
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
In Defense of Houston's Urban Planning
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, some critics argued that Houston's zoning and 'notorious' sprawl threaten its infrastructure. Others now defend…
Florida Had the Most High-Risk Housing Markets in 2017's Third Quarter
According to the CoreLogic Market Health Indicator, most markets are still healthy with relatively low risk.…
In November, U.S. Home Prices Rose, Inventory Fell, and California Markets Are Still Pinched
Nationally, home prices increased 7.8 percent, and inventory declined 12.8 percent. Sonoma County was affected by October's wildfires with …
In Q4 2017, U.S. Housing Inventory Had the Biggest Drop Since 2013
In 2017's fourth quarter, home inventory decreased by 10.5 percent. Homes across three price categories, starter, trade-up, and premium, are also…
New Rental Housing Report Shows 'Alarming Trends' for Affordability
A new report on rental housing from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies says the supply of…
Three of the 10 Safest U.S. Cities Are in California
Many of the cities named safest in the nation in 2016 are still safe today -- seven of last year’s top 10 were in the top 10 this year, and the…
2018 Housing Trends: Prices, Supply May Increase
Economists expect the construction of single-family houses to increase in 2018. The median estimate has single-family housing starts rising about…
Almost All Metropolitan Growth is in the Suburbs and Exurbs
Population growth in the suburbs and exurbs is increasing, and the data on migration patterns in the U.S. starting in 2010 suggest this will…
New Research Looks Back on Housing Crisis, Aid for Underwater Borrowers
A new working paper argues that the federal government should have temporarily lowered mortgage payments for underwater borrowers after the…
SoCal Wildfires Will 'Exacerbate an Already Challenging Market'
Currently, six wildfires in Southern California have damaged 141,000 acres of land, and forced 212,000 people to evacuate, according to the latest…
