Despite slipping in June, the overall trends for the growth of new home sales remain positive, especially for affordable homes, according to experts. Here’s why.
Read More »Ideal Home Features vs. School Districts
Although they figure prominently on most people’s amenity list, U.S. homebuyers will put the brakes on some “must-have” features if it means securing a home in a desirable school district, according to a report. Here’s what they’re willing to forego.
Read More »10 Metros With the Greatest ROI for Homeowners
A study found that the annualized return on home sales in the nation’s 100 largest metros ranges from 2 percent to 14 percent. Here’s a look at the metros that top the list. Hint: Homeowners in the Northeast stand to gain the most.
Read More »While Home Sales Lag, Demand Grows
Sales of existing homes decreased for the third straight month in June, despite strong homebuyer demand. Will the existing-home sales numbers offer an opportunity for homebuilders constructing new homes meet this demand?
Read More »What’s Holding Back Housing Starts?
The latest data on housing starts released by the Census Bureau was disappointing for many analysts. Here are the factors that experts think are impacting the construction of new homes despite a strong construction labor market and rising builder confidence.
Read More »A Portrait of Successful Homebuyers
What does the homebuyer in 2018 look like, especially in competitive markets? A report sought to answer this question and here’s what it found.
Read More »Luxury Homes Market on the Rise
Sales and for high-end properties are surging, according to a report. Which cities saw prices for luxury properties accelerate?
Read More »Growth in Construction Jobs May Ease Inventory Shortage
The latest jobs data released by the Census Bureau points to a sustained growth in construction jobs. Here’s what experts think about how rising jobs can bring relief from inventory shortage in housing.
Read More »Where Home Listings Are Sizzling This Summer
Listed homes flew off the inventory list in these regions in June, according to a report on the nation’s hottest markets. Here’s a list of areas where home sales sizzled. And no, they’re not the usual suspects.
Read More »The Features That Sell Homes
People don't buy houses so much as they buy homes. But, statistically, what are homebuyers most looking for? Recent reports shed some light.
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