U.S. Housing Market
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
On an annual basis, rent growth eased slightly to 0.4% in March, down from 0.5% in February and from 1.5% one year earlier. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In Search of New Homes
Roughly half of the nation’s housing stock was built in the 1980s and earlier, with slightly more than one-third built before 1970. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In Search of New Homes
New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
FHFA Director Bill Pulte did not offer a public comment on the price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
The Las Vegas-headquartered Boxabl will begin the process to obtain modular certification in Colorado. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
Homes sold for a statewide median price of $263,000 in April, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
The Rust Belt and the South dominate the top 10 list. Continue Reading The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Redfin and Zillow published rental housing data reports with little common ground. Continue Reading Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
Only 9% of US homes were built in the 2010s. Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old
California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Compared with California, more than one-third (37%) of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $402,300 median-priced home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
The Prevost family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Pricing at Enclave at White River begins from the $580,000s. Continue Reading KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
A mortgage fraud probe of Letitia James, a serious HR problem at the GSEs and the surprising site for Disney’s next theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
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