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Financing

What's It Take to Qualify for a Mortgage in the Largest US Metros?

The minimum income needed to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced home has risen higher than ever

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New-Home Sales

New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September

New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool

Financing

How Much Does It Cost to Afford a Home in the Most Expensive US Cities?

Buyers now need more income to purchase a home, particularly in these metros

Sales

Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise

A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales

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Q+A

A Builder Discusses Product Strategy

Which products make a difference? Andrew Houlihan of Houlihan Building Company dives into what kinds of products matter to builders and their clients, including the Marvin Elevate® and Essential™ Collections.

Construction

Lessons in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability From The New American Home

The 2023 show home offers an ultra-comfortable, healthy, and sustainable environment that's a model for energy and water efficiencies, regardless of price point

The New American Home 2023 uses Passive House principles to help boost the home's energy efficiency

Women in Construction

Charlotte's Goodwill Creates a Path for Women in Construction

The Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, in Charlotte, N.C., is providing local women with free construction courses and new opportunities

Affordability

Renters Catch a Break as Asking Rents Dip Slightly in September

Renting is still the more affordable option in the majority of U.S. cities, especially as asking rents begin to drop down from record highs

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Market Data + Trends

What's Causing the Surge in Canceled Home Deals?

Buyers are exercising caution and pulling out of real estate transactions at their fastest pace in a year

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Housing Markets

Rare Pockets of Affordability in Top Emerging Housing Markets This Fall

The most popular cities for U.S. homebuyers this fall are also the most affordable

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features