Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000
The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
US Single-Family Housing Inventory Is Up but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Housing inventory increased by 83% from the record low for the same week in 2021
US Census Data Show Single-Family Construction Delays Increased in 2023
It took an average of 8.6 months to build a home in 2023. What can we expect for 2024?
Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Elevated, Despite Dip in Multifamily Rental Rates
Multifamily rent growth, specifically, is decelerating since its year-over-year peak of +16.3% in 2022, but in many markets, single-family rents are continuing to rise
10 Biggest Publicly Traded Home Builders Undeterred by High Mortgage Rates
Together, the 10 biggest builders recorded 77,255 new homes in Q1 2024, an increase of more than 18% from Q1 2023
The Best Homes Available For $250,000
Included are a bungalow in Houston, a stone mansion in Kansas City, Mo., and a brick ranch in Charleston, S.C.
Homebuyers Need To Be Aggressive In Hot Seattle Market
Landing a house in Seattle might require a hint of recklessness.
CNN Money reports that tight…
Employment, Health, And Sense Of Community Highlight Masterplan Trends
Many residents of the Campus at Playa Vista masterplan community in Los Angeles don’t have a long commute. Google, YouTube, Imax, and…
12 Places Where It’s Getting Tougher To Buy A Home
The secret is out about Jacksonville. The Florida city boasted opportunity and affordability, and was frequently suggested as one of the…
Homeowners Are Overestimating Their Home Values
Homeowners are favorable to their properties, but appraisers are a little more level-headed.
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California Legislature Addresses Housing Shortage, Combats NIMBYs
New bills are being proposed that are intended to increase the production of new homes
New Home Competition Has Surged In Several Western Markets
Local new home competition is up 15 percent or more in eight of the largest markets in the country, with six in the western part of the…
Most Americans Still Say It’s A Good Time To Buy A Home
House shoppers aren’t turned off by rising home prices and mortgage rates
Fresno And San Francisco Exemplify The Housing Market’s Uneven Recovery
While 98 percent of homes in San Francisco have surpassed pre-recession peak values, only 2.5 percent of homes in southern neighbor…
Despite Strong Price Gains, South Florida Home Values Fall Short Of Peak Levels
Several counties in the Miami market are still reeling from the housing bubble.
The Sun Sentinel…