When it comes to job opportunities, the gap between urban and rural offerings is growing. The Federal Reserve recently found that the labor market is recovering earlier and faster in cities than in the country.
The National Association of Home Builders released its 2019 home trends and buyer preferences report, based on survey data from roughly 4,000 homebuyers.
In January, overall buying activity registered at 52 in the National Association of Realtors' Buyer Traffic Index, down 17 points annually, and essentially flat from the previous month.
A new study from ApartmentList finds that of all the metros studied, Denver had the biggest percentage increase in the number of renter households with annual income of $100,000 or more.
During the week of Feb. 13, mortgage rates were flat, but they may rise after news of President Trump and Congress reaching a budget agreement and making progress in China trade talks.
American households annually earning $150,000 or more are the fastest-growing renter segment in the nation. Between 2007 and 2017, these households increased by 175 percent.
The recent increase in builder confidence in February was the second monthly gain, starting 2019 on an upward trend. Some housing economists say the sentiment reading can be an early indicator for the pace of construction.
New homeowner sentiment data on home values reveals residents in areas with higher median home values report being more satisfied with their access to local amenities, such as those for jobs and education.
