Young adult headship rates decline
According to NAHB’s analysis of the American Community Survey data, reversing the post-pandemic rebound, the headship rates among young adults,
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Buyer’s Guide
Luxury home prices continue climbing
The average luxury home sale price in the U.S. rose 4.6% year over year to $1.31 million in December 2025.
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This is what’s driving buyers toward cash home purchases
Rising mortgage rates since the pandemic have made all-cash home purchases increasingly appealing for buyers who can afford them. From
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U.S. housing affordability to improve says economist
National home prices are expected to stay mostly steady in 2026 as the housing market enters a new phase of
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Starter homes are scarce but homebuyers can improve their odds
Many first-time buyers are struggling to find affordable “starter homes,” as smaller, lower-priced houses are increasingly scarce in cities like
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More Home Sellers Test the Market, But Buyers Aren’t Budging
Pending home sales are slipping as cautious buyers hold out for deeper mortgage rate cuts or greater economic stability. Even
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What does the modern 55+ consumer want, and how can developers align accordingly?
The 55+ population is expected to grow significantly by 2033, creating a major opportunity for master-planned communities to target this
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Gen Z’s future may be costly despite cheap homes
Gen Z is increasingly relocating to more affordable regions, particularly in the Midwest and South, to pursue homeownership opportunities. These
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Residential Mortgages Experience Weaker Demand in First Quarter
According to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS), overall demand for residential mortgages weakened,
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