New home sales up 4% in March, reversing recent declines
A seasonally adjusted 694,000 new homes were sold in March, a 4 percent month-over-month and an 8.8 percent year-over-year increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
What can migration patterns tell us about the housing market?
Younger, more educated individuals with higher income are heading to coastal cities, leaving the Rust Belt behind
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
Gen Z expected to outspend millennials on rent
This young generation will shell out over $102k on rent by age 30, study finds
Housing starts unexpectedly fall, multifamily sector to blame
Although overall starts took a big (surprising) hit over January's strong growth, jump in single-family construction signals relief for buyers
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
Are new-home sales really dropping? Check the margin of error, says research firm
John Burns Real Estate Consulting director of research Rick Palacios Jr. advises clients and industry pros to take monthly housing stats with a grain of salt.
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
New home sales fall a jaw-dropping 33.3% in the Northeast
Housing starts make solid 10% gain over December
The jump in new construction should slow home price growth, says NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
Moving boxes on a dolly.
Better housing, new jobs and newfound independence are the catalysts
by Marian McPherson Jan 31
December new residential home sales drop 9.3%
The decline was 'not unexpected' after November's fast sales pace left fewer homes on the market
by Marian McPherson Jan 25
New housing construction plunges to lowest level in more than a year
Drop driven by sharp decline in single-family starts
Houses and homes in the suburbs
U.S. Census reports 930,000 single-family home starts in November--the best numbers since the onset of the Great Recession
Surprise, surprise: California is the most expensive place to buy a home
Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland follow closely behind
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Community spotlight: Leander
An affordable community with plenty of resources
by Kimberly Manning Aug 25
June housing starts up from May, but still far below demand
Trulia's chief economist says monthly starts are about 20 percent below historical averages
by Caroline Feeney Jul 19
5 amazing lending options that are expanding the buyer market
Don't let your homebuyers miss out on any opportunities
by Adam Stephens Feb 23