Market Data + Trends Did the Pandemic Cause Current Housing Trends or Accelerate Them? As interest in suburban living grows, it begs the question: is this entirely a result of the pandemic, or has the pandemic accelerated...
Housing Markets Socioeconomic Factors Now Affect a Community's Disaster Risk Rating Proximity to the ocean is no longer the key factor in determining an area’s coastal flooding risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
Design The Future of Kitchens: Smart, Connected Appliances Homeowners are finding more choices than ever before when it comes to high-tech kitchen appliances—and it may only be the beginning....
Innovation Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation Investment banker Margaret Whelan talks about labor constraints and how access to capital is fueling innovation in a home building industry not typically known for it
Market Data + Trends More Buyers than Average Are Purchasing Suburban Properties The shift from urban centers to less dense areas continued on through October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For...
Market Data + Trends Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Break 6-Year High Realtor.com warns that prospective homebuyers may not find a better deal in the future as home prices continue their climb. According to the...
Economics As Mortgage Rates Lower, Millions of Americans Can Save Big With mortgage rates down to a new low, a record 19.4 million Americans could save hundreds per month. The average interest rate for Freddie...
Affordability Pandemic Likely to Further Strain Cost-Burdened Homeowners The number of homeowners that were cost-burdened dropped 9% overall during the past nine years, but low-income households only experienced...
Smart Home The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future CEDIA's Giles Sutton offers insight on how home builders can gain a competitive advantage against existing homes.
Market Data + Trends Is Urban Flight to the Burbs Golden? A look at the future of urban and suburban housing post-COVID