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Builders

Home Builder Incentives and Price Reductions Are Finally Paying Off

Home building company KB Home reported a drop in cancellations at the start of 2023 after a major slowdown in buyer activity during the final quarter of 2022

Housing Markets

As Climate Change Accelerates, These Southwestern Markets Are Safe Havens

Due to their high elevations, these housing markets are less susceptible to property damage from increasingly aggressive natural disasters

New-Construction Projects

In These States, It May Actually Be Cheaper to Build Than to Buy

As homebuying obstacles mount, building a home is more affordable than purchasing one in these states

Land Planning

A Lack of Vacant Land Is Leading to a Rise in Teardowns

In states where inventory is low and vacant land is scarce, builders are tearing down existing homes and starting from scratch

New-Construction Projects

Which Markets Are Seeing the Most New-Home Construction?

While the rest of the U.S is grappling with a dearth of new housing, these fast-growing markets are seeing an uptick in new-construction projects

Affordability

Homebuyer Demand Is Rising, but Sellers Are Slow to Respond

Homebuyers are making a market comeback after months of stagnant activity, but elevated interest rates are keeping sellers glued to the sidelines

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Market Data + Trends

Median Home Prices Just Fell for the First Time in a Decade

Existing-home sales rebounded for the first time in 12 months in February as median home prices posted their first decline in a decade

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New-Construction Projects

A Near Record Number of Housing Units Are Under Construction, but They’re Taking Longer to Complete

Single-family housing starts are rising, but supply-chain delays are pushing back completions

Demographics

Could Gen Z Be the Dark Horse in a Recovering Real Estate Market?

Despite fears of a 2023 recession and persistent affordability challenges, Gen Z is taking the housing market by storm

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Housing Markets

Experts Say a Market Correction Is Losing Steam, but Prices Continue to Fall in These Major Metros

While some housing markets are recording strong growth ahead of the spring season, home prices are still falling from peak highs in these overheated metros

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features