Market Data + Trends Despite Recent Gains in Construction Activity, the US Housing Shortage Persists Coastal markets, such as San Francisco and Seattle, are feeling the shortage the most due to geographical costraints and strict zoning regulations
Market Data + Trends A Record Number of Homeowners Don’t Have Mortgages Right Now Mortgage rates are high, but many households remain unaffected due to the number of mortgage-free homes
Build to Rent Build-to-Rent Construction Activity Is on a Roll, but It’s Unclear Exactly What the Future Holds About half of recently surveyed experts believe B2R is here to stay; others suggest activity in the sector will die down
Environmental Luxury Housing Markets Are Losing Value Fast Due to Climate Change A home listed in Nantucket, Mass., for $2 million sold for just $600,000 earlier this year due to sea level rise in the region
Housing Markets 10 US Cities Where Finding a House Under $200K Is Still Possible Less than a quarter of nationwide home sales are for homes under $200K, but some cities still have a sizable share of affordable housing
Market Data + Trends May Sees Home Sales Fall to One of the Lowest Points on Record There have only been two times in the past decade where the rate of home sales was lower than it is currently
Financing Home Costs Remain Elevated but the Housing Market Is Expected to See a Drop in Foreclosures A majority of homeowners secured mortgage rates prior to price increases, keeping their costs low
Housing Markets 10 US Housing Markets Likely to See Significant Price Drops by Q4 2024 Cities such as San Francisco and Honolulu topped the list due to their already high prices
Market Data + Trends Survey Data Show 22% of Home Sales in 2024 Were to All-Cash Buyers A majority of purchases were for single-family custom builds
Build to Rent Build-to-Rent Communities Are on the Rise Last year, more than 27,000 build-to-rent homes were constructed across the US
