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Market Data + Trends

New-Home Sales Decline, While Median Home Price Rises

US Census Bureau data show new-home sales dropped by 10.5% in January

Feb. 26, 2025

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How Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect the Construction Industry

Jan. 29, 2025

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Webinar: 2025 Market Outlook

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Rising Housing Costs Continue to Worsen Inflation

Nov. 14, 2024

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Mortgage Rates Shoot Back Up to 7%

Oct. 29, 2024

For the first time ever, housing is at the center of political debate leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

Government + Policy

2024 Election: Housing Takes Center Stage

Oct. 10, 2024

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Four Years

Sept. 19, 2024

Owning a home is becoming more attainable for American households, but affordability is not historically where it used to be.

Market Data + Trends

Economic Trends and Their Impact on Housing Affordability

Sept. 11, 2024

The housing market has seen a number of challenges recently, but this could change as mortgage are expected to drop soon.

3 Questions for Homebuyers to Consider While Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop

Aug. 29, 2024

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