Market Data + Trends 2022: The Year of the Record-Breaking Rental Market, Part 2 In 2021, the rental market entered into unprecedented territory with record-breaking conditions, and some trends may carry over into the new year
Financials Mortgage Interest Rates Are Rising, But Experts Say There’s No Need to Panic Buyers are racing into the real estate market to avoid being priced out by mortgage gains, but rates will remain around historic lows, and rate locks offer an added cushion
Prefab + Panelization Overcoming Stigma, Buyers Are Turning to Prefab Homes An offspring of the mobile home, stylish manufactured homes are taking buyers by surprise and offering a reprieve from record high housing prices
Market Data + Trends December Housing Inventory Highest Since 2007 Home sales are down year-over-year, but additional inventory could relieve record-high demand
Exclusive Research + Data Home Affordability Report Shows Increased Pressure for Attainable Housing Housing affordability continues to be a hot topic, as demand for homes outpaces supply and wage growth fails to keep pace with home-price appreciation
Economics The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon
Market Data + Trends Sustainably Increasing the Homeownership Rate May Be More Difficult Than Ever Post-Pandemic The U.S. homeownership rate has stayed the same for half a century, but housing-related fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could change that
Housing Markets Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters
Housing Markets Top U.S. Cities With the Highest Homeownership Rates These small yet substantial metros are reporting the strongest homeownership growth over a five-year period
Market Data + Trends Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs Weary buyers are struggling to find affordable options in a frenzied market, prompting some to take a home buying hiatus
