Builders are picking up the pace of new home construction to satisfy rising demand nationwide, but a decades-old housing deficit still stands in the way

After facing heightened competition and unrelenting price gains in 2021, buyers are finding no relief in another record-breaking market at the start of 2022

Home prices are hitting new highs and builders are racing against the clock to add much-needed housing supply, but demand isn’t wavering ahead of another strong season for home buying

Buyers are filling a growing appraisal gap as rates climb higher, but purchasing activity appears solid, experts say

Building materials prices continue to increase at the start of 2022, with inflated softwood lumber and paint costs leading the charge

Investor purchases accounted for a substantial share of total home sales in 2021, specifically in minority neighborhoods battling a preexisting affordability crisis and longstanding homeownership gaps

Would-be buyers looking for relief in the rental market are only finding larger price hikes and less availability

Remote workers are flocking to more affordable markets to get the most bang for their bucks

According to Housing Design Matters, the once beloved design details of years past belong, well, in the past. Here are some telltale signs that it may be time for an update