What Americans Will Sacrifice to Buy a Home

Most Americans want to own a home at some point in their life, and they say they’re willing to make sacrifices to achieve it.

 

20% Hike on New-Home Prices

New-home sales rose in August, even as buyers continued to weather high home prices.

 
 
 
 

Share of New Homes With 4 or More Bedrooms Jumped in 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction’s (SOC) 2020 estimates of the shares of the number of bedrooms in new single-family homes showed a sharp upswing in the percentage of new homes started with 4 or more bedrooms, unlike in prior recent years.

 

Should You Ride The Wave? What’s Going On With Home Prices

Home prices have surged in most markets across the country. What should investors do?

 

Homeownership And The American Dream

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, homeownership has remained consistently above 60% since the 1960s.ext

 

Mortgage Rates Show Little Change

The slowdown in economic growth around the world has caused a flight to the quality of the U.S. financial markets.

 

New-Home Sales Turn Higher, Despite Record Prices

Sales of new homes in the U.S. rose in August, as the market for newly constructed buildings continues to show signs of stabilization after months of declines.

 

The 8 Hottest Design Trends of Fall 2021, Revealed—and How To Use Them To Transform Your Home

With cooler weather and the holidays approaching, it’s time to reassess your living space for the next season.

 

Home Prices Rise at Record Pace for 4th Consecutive Month, but Economists Aren’t Worried About the Housing Market—Yet

Home prices in virtually every major metropolitan area across the nation have hit a new record high, but economists say that the pace of price growth isn’t inherently a cause for concern.

 

Less Intense Multi-bidding and Fewer First-time Buyers in August 2021

The intense multi-bidding seen during the summer is simmering down, due in part to a seasonal decline, but also because first-time buyers are stepping away due to the lack of affordable homes.

 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index

 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Seattle Home Price Index