Data & Analysis
2026 Local Leaders: The 50 Largest U.S. New-Home Markets
The data highlights a challenging year for housing, with many markets experiencing year-over-year declines in new-home sales.
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Land
Lot Supply Loosens Amid Softer Demand Conditions in Q1
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Conferences
10 Key Insights From the Builder 100 Conference
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Products
The Great Reset in Building Product Pricing
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Home Buyers
Buyer Searches Shift Toward Practical Price Points and Everyday Amenities
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Local Markets
Market Snapshot: Raleigh Shows Balance on the Surface, but Gaps Beneath
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Multifamily
When Will the Apartment Pipeline Rebound? What Builders Need to Watch
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Economics
QMIs Reveal Shifting Supply Dynamics Across Florida’s Top Markets
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Research
Attached Homes Gain Ground as Sales Rates Tighten the Gap with Detached
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Research
Uncovering the “Who” and the “Why”: Paul Bessler on 40-Plus Years of Market Intelligence
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Economics
Economic Anxiety Locks Buyers in Place, Stalling New-Home Sales Nationwide
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Research
Zonda Launches Apartment Outlook to Provide Comprehensive Look at Housing Ecosystem
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Research
NAR: Share of First-Time Buyers Falls to Record Low
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Land
Lot Supply Reaches Highest Level in 8 Years
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Labor
Five Takeaways from the Construction Labor Report
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Land
Lots Remain in Short Supply for Builders
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Economics
JCHS Projects Slowing Household Growth Over Next Decade
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Research
4 Takeaways From 2025 State of the Nation’s Housing Report
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Research
2025 Local Leaders: The 50 Largest U.S. New-Home Markets
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Economics
Skilled Labor Shortage Costs Industry Billions
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Markets
The Carolinas Are Calling (Again)
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Tariffs Weigh Down Builder Confidence and Housing Starts
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Report: $75,000 Households Priced Out of Most Listings
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Lot Supply Loosens, But Market Still 'Undersupplied'
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How Is the Rental Housing Sector Shifting?
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Incentives: What, When, Why, Where, and How
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Weak Bosses Push Women Out of Construction
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Land and Lot Supply Is at the Healthiest Levels in Years
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JCHS Projects Significant Slowdown in Household Growth
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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased in November
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Lumber Market Returned to More Normal Seasonal Patterns in 2024
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Move Over Texas, South Carolina is Growing
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New-Home Sales Jump Post Election
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Builder Confidence Holds Steady in December As Business Headwinds Offset Renewed Optimism for 2025
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Eye on Housing
Building Materials Prices Stay Flat in November
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Arkansas Tops the Inbound Migration List for 2024
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Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall
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Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%
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2025 Housing Market Forecasts: Price Appreciation, Elevated Rates, and Pent-Up Demand
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Home Building Accelerates in Low Density Areas
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New-Home Market Remains Stable in October Despite Higher Rates, Election Uncertainty
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Where Are the Best Places to Retire in 2025?
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Builder Confidence Rises With Election Uncertainty Resolved
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Lot Supply Still 'Significantly Undersupplied' Nationally in Q3
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Home Buyer Average Age Hits Record High at 56
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Eye on Housing
Residential Building Wages Continue to Grow at Unprecedented Rate
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Eye on Housing
NAHB Takes a Deep Dive Into Homeownership Rates Among Young Adults
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Eye on Housing
Prices for Inputs to Construction Fall in September
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Home Buyer Confidence Rises as Optimism Around Mortgage Rates Grows
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Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report
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New-Home Sales Rise Amid Falling Prices: A Mixed Bag for Builders
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Builder Confidence Inches Higher in September
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Survey: Business Conditions Improve for Builders in August
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Mortgage Rate Optimism Jumps, But Buying Pessimism Lingers
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Eye on Housing
NAHB: Second-Home Areas Gain Market Share
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The Share of Homes for Sale Sits at the Highest Rate Since May 2020
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Pending Home Sales Retreat 5.5% in July
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Monthly Existing-Home Sales Bounce Back in July
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July New-Home Market Softens From Earlier in the Year
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Builder Confidence Sinks Lower
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Home Prices Increase in 90% of Metros in Second Quarter
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CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Cools in June
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Case-Shiller Home Price Index Hits New All-Time High in May
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U-Haul: Where Are the New Neighbors Coming From?
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‘Securing Home Sales Today Still Doesn’t Feel Easy’
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4 Things to Watch Ahead of Builder Earnings Season
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Builder Confidence Takes Another Hit
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The U.S. Housing Market 'Slightly Overperformed' in May
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Builder Sentiment Falls to Lowest Reading Since December
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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increase Nearly 14% in May
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Pending Home Sales Drop 7.7% in April
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Southern States Are Popular Relocation Destinations
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All Major Metros Report Home Price Increases in March
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Nearly 90% of Skilled Tradespeople Are Satisfied in Their Careers
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Strong Start to 2024 Continues Through April for New-Home Market
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Builders Feel the Pressure of Higher Mortgage Rates
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New-Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Jump 22.1% YOY
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National New-Home Lot Supply Tightens in Q1
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Housing Sentiment Remains Flat in April
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18 out of 20 Major Metros Record Home Price Gains in February
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Remodeling
The 2024 Cost vs. Value Report Proves ‘Curb Appeal’ Drives Highest Value for Remodeling Projects
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Ali Wolf: Millennials Juggle Income Gains and Savings Challenges
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Multifamily Executive
2023 Most Successful Year for Build-to-Rent Sector
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Pending Home Sales Climb 1.6% in February
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Home Prices Experience Highest Annual Gains Since 2022 in January
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New-Home Mortgage Applications Increase Nearly 16% in February
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Builder Sentiment Reaches Highest Level Since July 2023
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New-Home Sales Are Off to a Healthy Start
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January New-Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Climb 19.1%
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Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since August
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Realtor.com
Realtor.com: Lower Mortgage Rates Translating to Improved Affordability
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Economy ‘Exceeds Expectations,’ Adds 353,000 Jobs in January
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ABC: Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
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Construction Employment Increases in 35 States in 2023
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Housing Starts Fall in December as Single-Family Projects Pull Back
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Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae: Home Price Growth Decelerates to End 2023
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Lower Interest Rates Spike Builder Sentiment
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Hope of Lower Mortgage Rates Prompts Consumer Optimism
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Where Did Americans Move in 2023?
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Home Prices Climb at 'Fastest Annual Rate of the Year' in October
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NAHB: New- and Existing-Home Markets to Experience Growth in 2024
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New-Home Mortgage Applications Increase Nearly 22% in November
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Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae: Home Sales and Mortgage Originations to Begin ‘Slow Recovery’ in 2024
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Realtor.com
The Best Ski Towns for Buyers and Sellers
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Joint Center for Housing Studies
Homeowner Mobility Declines Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
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Housing Market to Improve in 2024, but Affordability and Weak Economy Will Impact Demand
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Forecast: Home Price Growth to Decelerate in 2024 and 2025
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Consumer Sentiment Remains in Low-Level Plateau in November
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Maine Ranks as No. 1 State for Inbound Migration in 2023
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Inflation, Housing Affordability Weigh Down Consumer Sentiment
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How John Martin Became a True ‘Community Creator’ for the Industry
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U.S. Home Prices Continue Upward Trend in August
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New-Home Sales Bounce Back in September With Double-Digit Gain
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Single-Family Starts Rebound in September
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Builder Confidence Dips Lower Due to Elevated Mortgage Rates
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Building Material Prices Continue to Stabilize in September
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These Are the Top 3 Work-From-Home Cities in America
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High Mortgage Rates Continue to Push Housing Sentiment Lower
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Recent Home Buyers Say Buying a Home Is More Stressful Than Dating
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Eye on Housing
Increase in Job Openings Contributes to Higher Interest Rates
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Moody’s: Housing Market Stabilizes as New-Home Sales Continue to Gain Share From Existing Market
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Construction Employment Growth Remains Strong in August
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Housing Starts Hit Lowest Level Since June 2020
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Building Material Prices Remain Relatively Stable in August
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Futurity
Economist: Home Builder ‘Monopolies’ Are Contributing to Housing Shortages and Affordability Conditions
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Return-to-Office Policies Are Influencing Moving Decisions
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Eye on Housing
Study: Majority of Home Building Occurs in Areas With the Lowest Homeownership Rates
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Home Prices Increase Month Over Month in June
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Building Envelope Product Pricing to Moderate as Demand Cools
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New-Home Sales Dip 2.5% in June
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Housing Prices Continue to Increase in May
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Eye on Housing
Single-Family Permit Activity Declines in May
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Housing Prices Increase as Inventory and Affordability Continue to Challenge Prospective Buyers
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Eye on Housing
Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since January 2022
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New-Home Sales Momentum Continues in May
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Survey: Younger Homeowners More Concerned About Affordability Than Older Generations
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Building Products: The Beginning of the Great Channel Reorder
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Eye on Housing
Building Material Prices Fall for Second Consecutive Month in May
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HBI: Labor Shortage Is Limiting Factor to Improving Housing Inventory and Affordability
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America at Home Study's Third Wave Reveals Top 6 Most Preferred Community Amenities
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Eye on Housing
Construction Workforce Is Aging as Industry Struggles to Attract Younger Workers
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NAHB: Single-Family Slowdown Less Pronounced in Lower-Density Areas
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