Home Design As Home Sizes Shrink, Hallways Are Disappearing With the push for more budget-friendly housing, the no-hallway trend is expected to continue in the future
Housing Markets 10 Most Affordable States to Purchase a Home Iowa holds the top spot on the list, but many buyers are looking toward the Rust Belt region for affordable homes
Housing Markets These Cities Are the Top Choices for Renters Right Now While the West was the most popular region for renters overall, Minneapolis saw the most renters entering the market in the first half of 2024
Financing Foreclosure Activity in the US Housing Market Is Down Year-Over-Year Despite lower rates of foreclosure activity nationwide, some states continue to see the amount of foreclosure filings increase
Market Data + Trends While Families Hold Off, Investors Continue to Buy Homes Real estate investors were responsible for making nearly 15% of home purchases in Q1 2024, with the Midwest and South seeing the most significant investor activity
Market Data + Trends Buyer Expectations Aren’t Aligned With Actual Home Prices 38% of buyers expect to pay less than $250,000 for a home, but just 5% of home starts in 2023 were priced below this figure
Build to Rent As Summer Heats Up, the Slowdown in the Rental Market Begins to Ease Slight rent increases were observed in both the single-family and multifamily markets
Housing Markets 10 Most Undervalued Housing Markets in the US In these markets, the median list price is lower than a home’s typical value
Single-Family Homes Single-Family Delinquencies Decrease, While Multifamily Delinquencies Are on the Rise The single-family delinquency rate is now below pre-pandemic lows
Market Data + Trends Average US Home Is Selling for Less Than the Asking Price June's recent dip in the average sales price marks the first decrease since 2020
