New-Home Sales and Navigating the 3 D’s: Death, Divorce, and Downsizing
Here’s how home sales experts manage challenging lifestyle changes with and for their buyers
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
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
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
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
Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
New-Home Sales
These Are the Biggest Regrets Among Today’s Home Sellers
Rising borrowing costs, falling home prices, and slower buyer activity have created a new series of hurdles for home sellers
Demographics
International Buyers Are Flooding the US Real Estate Market—Here’s Where They’re Settling
Affluent international buyers are accelerating their home searches across some of the nation's most popular metros
Construction
How Much of a Home's Sales Price Consists of Construction Costs?
Construction costs accounted for more than half of a home's total sales price in 2022
Housing Markets
Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand in These U.S. Metros
Home prices are falling and inventory is stalling across much of the U.S., but these affordable metros are still home to red-hot sellers' markets
New-Home Sales
These Resources Can Help First-Time Buyers Achieve Homeownership
For years, first-time buyers have been bogged down by soaring housing costs and fierce competition, but these programs could offer a more affordable starting point
Market Data + Trends
The Biggest Regrets Among Relocating Homebuyers in 2022
High home prices and mortgage rates have made relocating even harder, and as a result, many buyers who moved in 2022 were disappointed with their purchases
New-Home Sales
Homebuyers Persevere Despite Rising Mortgage Rates, Home Prices
Interest rates are on the rise, but prospective buyers are still forging ahead with home purchases at the start of the spring market
Affordability
As Mortgage Rates Rise, the Share of Million-Dollar Homes Is Falling
Million-dollar homes account for a smaller share of the real estate market than they did one year ago as elevated mortgage rates force sellers to slash their asking prices
Housing Markets
Here Are the Markets Where Prices Are Expected to Rise—and Fall—in 2023
The U.S. housing market is cooling after a period of hasty homebuying during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some real estate destinations are poised to see strong growth in the year ahead
Housing Markets
Home Prices Are Dropping the Most in These 20 Major Cities
As mortgage rates continue to rise, sellers are lowering their asking prices in a last-ditch effort to attract buyers in these popular metro areas