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
The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Veterans
Austin, Texas is the best city for veterans, with the lowest veteran unemployment rate in the nation, a strong economy, and appealing quality of…
The Value of Homeownership Across the Political Spectrum
Seventy-three percent of both Republicans and Democrats believe that homeownership increases one's standing in their community, and the vast…
Homes in the South and West Typically Use the Most Water
A new study reveals residential areas are responsible for less than 8 percent of water usage in the U.S.
Using data from the decennial…
West Virginia Is the Best State in the U.S. for Millennial Homebuyers
Despite a nationwide housing inventory crisis, and high rental and home sale prices, there are a few states where millennials can afford to be…
Chief Economist's Predictions for 2018 Housing Market
Zillow's Chief Economist Svenja Gudell predicts that the housing inventory shortage will drive the market in 2018…
New Data Shows How Many U.S. Homes Are Worth $500K and Over
In an attempt to understand who will be affected by the GOP tax plan if it passes, the National Association of…
New Orleans, California Cities Have Highest Rent Increases in 2017
Most renters are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent, per Census…
Vocational Programs May Be a Viable Solution to Income Inequality in Manufacturing Industry
Some experts are saying that deeper investment in vocational programs and trade schools, rather than 4-year colleges may help solve the U.S.…
Market Data + Trends
How and Why Renting Is on the Rise
According to the Urban Institute, single-family rentals are the fastest-developing segment in the housing…
More Homes Do Not Mean More Crowded Schools
In suburban Boston, a commonly accepted truth is that more homes in a town equates to more kids in the schools. That assumption may not be true,…
