What the NAR Commissions Settlement Means for Home Builders
The legal settlement will improve transparency during the home sales process, mitigate predatory practices, and help preserve profitability for home builders
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
Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
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
Housing Markets
These Regional Markets Are Still Seeing Rapid Sales
Elevated mortgage rates and dwindling inventory are causing slowing sales across much of the U.S., but a few regional markets are seeing red-hot homebuying activity
Market Data + Trends
Home Listings Are Rising, but Cautious Buyers Aren’t Budging
New listings are popping up at a much faster rate than their seasonal norm, but fresh inventory isn't tempting to wary buyers in a high-cost market
Market Data + Trends
How Have Homebuyers Changed Over the Last Two Years?
The U.S. housing market has undergone significant changes over the last two years, and so too have today's homebuyers
Market Data + Trends
Homebuying Conditions Improved in September
Despite an uptick in annual home price growth, buying conditions improved on a year-over-year basis in September
Financing
Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 1996
Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in purchase applications
Market Data + Trends
The First Week in October Is Prime Time for Homebuying
Could the first week of October kick off a seasonal homebuying boom in an otherwise stagnant for-sale market?
Market Data + Trends
Rising Inventory Offers Silver Lining for Fall Homebuyers
Homebuyers are noticing an uptick in new inventory and more negotiable list prices at the start of the fall homebuying season
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Declined in August Due to High Mortgage Rates, Pricing Pressure
A housing affordability crisis is taking a toll on homebuyer demand and leading to a slowdown in new-home sales
Market Data + Trends
Why Is the Housing Market Behaving This Way?
2023 has been a confusing time in the housing market, but there's an upside for new-home builders
New-Construction Projects
How Elevated Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Housing Starts
While home builder confidence fell to a five-month low in September, persistent buyer demand could accelerate new-home construction in the months ahead
