Market Data + Trends Some States See Jump in Active Home Listings Sun Belt states are seeing increased housing inventory compared with the Midwest and Northeast
Housing Markets 5 US Housing Markets Experiencing Rapid Growth The fastest growing cities have two things in common: housing supply and affordability
Affordability Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000 The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
Housing Markets 10 Biggest Publicly Traded Home Builders Undeterred by High Mortgage Rates Together, the 10 biggest builders recorded 77,255 new homes in Q1 2024, an increase of more than 18% from Q1 2023
Housing Markets Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
Affordability The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it
Coronavirus Resources and Information 4 Cities Where Housing Inventory Now Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels San Antonio leads with the greatest surge in the number of homes available post-pandemic
Market Data + Trends 10 Markets Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a Foot in the Door Buying a home can be particularly challenging for first-time buyers in today's market, but these markets hold promise with more affordable options
Housing Markets Which US Housing Markets Are the Hottest? Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth
Affordability The 5 Most and 5 Least Affordable US Housing Markets The top five least affordable major markets are all in California, while Lansing, Mich., leads the pack of affordable metros