Financials Nearly Half of All U.S. Homes Were Equity-Rich in the First Quarter of 2022 Equity-rich homeowners are cashing out and leaving pricey markets to buy new homes in low-cost states
Exclusive Research + Data How New and Improved Data Strategies Can Help Builders Stay in Business Data resources offer a shortcut for builders to get ahead of market challenges to make more informed business decisions
New-Home Sales Homebuyer Competition Falls to Lowest Level in Over a Year Bidding wars are slowing across the U.S. as more buyers are priced out of home purchases by rising mortgage rates
Market Data + Trends Zillow Lowers Its Home Value and Sales Forecast for 2022 Home values and home sales are slowing as mortgage rates climb higher, but that doesn't mean the housing market is losing all of its steam
New-Construction Projects Residential Construction Slowed for the Second Consecutive Month in April Builders are slowing their pace of new home construction after demand from budget-conscious buyers dropped in April
Housing Policy + Finance Biden’s Housing Supply Action Plan Is Hopeful, But Its Future Depends on Congress Biden's recently announced housing proposal offers a solution to fast-track new housing supply, but it first needs Congressional approval
Affordability Asking Rents Continued to Rise in April, But at a Slower Pace An overheated rental market may finally be cooling down, but prices remain at record highs in most major metros
Builders Builder Confidence Drops as Interest Rates Climb Higher Builders are feeling the pressure of rising mortgage rates coupled with surging prices for building materials
Community Development Building a Pedestrian-Friendly Legacy Community A home's community is an often overlooked 'X factor' determining (at least in part) its resale value. These tips from Housing Design Matters make community a priority
New-Home Sales Investors Are Taking Over Southern Housing Markets Investors account for over a quarter of all home purchases in some popular housing markets, and first-time buyers can't compete
