New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
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
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
February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months
Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6%
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 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
These Texas Cities Top Ranking of Best Rental Markets for Investors This Fall
Despite tight supply of homes for sale and high costs, some markets are thriving, according to a new ranking from real estate sales and auction…
New Ranking Measures Cool Quotient of Affordable 'Kindred Cities'
Empty nesters, millennials, professionals, and many more potential homebuyers are seeking out the personality and activity of vibrant urban areas…
Housing Market Favoring Starter Homes, Trendy Areas over Suburban McMansions
Homeowners looking to sell their larger home to downsize are facing unexpected hurdles. In 2017, single-family homes are selling, on average, up…
NAHB Reports OSB Prices Up Nearly 20% Since September 2016
According to the NAHB's latest "Eye on Housing" report, the OSB price index has increased by 7.5 percent over the past two months…
Affordability Driving Housing Trends Along Political Lines
In America's largest urban counties, typically politically blue, housing is becoming less available and less affordable. Rising housing costs have…
Top 10 Cities for Buying a Big, Family Home
Starting a family is a life-changing decision, and finding the area best suited to a family's needs can be daunting. SmartAsset …
New U.K. Study Highlights Walkability's Potential Public Health Value
Responding to the recent Oxford University and University of Hong Kong's study published in The Lancet, CityLab's …
National Association of Realtors "Jeopardizing Tax Reform," Says Koch Group
Yesterday, The Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, a group backed by billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch, launched their digital…
Housing, Income Gap Study Deepens Tax Reform Debate
As the Trump administration moves forward with their tax reform agenda, the mortgage interest tax deduction has become a hotly debated topic. The…
Single-Family Rentals: 5 Things You Should Know
The Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center recently hosted a discussion with three single-family rental experts to…