Existing home sales in February increased to the second highest level since March 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This rebound suggests buyers are slowly entering the market as inventory improves and mortgage rates decline from recent high in January. Full article here: Existing Home Sales Increased in February (512) 853-0110...
Overall housing starts increased 11.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.50 million units. Within this overall number, single-family starts increased 11.4% to a 1.11 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, the highest pace since February 2024. Full article here: Single-Family Housing Starts Hit 12-Month High in February (512) 853-0110...
Adults ages 60 to 78 appear to be brushing off current housing challenges more easily than other age groups. Find out what baby boomers—and other age groups—are expecting from their agents to help them succeed in today’s housing market. Full article here: Flexing Their Equity, Baby Boomers Are Driving the Housing Market (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...
The continued shortage of existing homes for sale has helped to keep new single-family construction growing across all regions, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders release of the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). Despite persistent factors that continue to affect housing affordability, including a limited supply of buildable lots, rising construction costs, and a shortage...
When you think about housing-related investments, homebuilder stocks should come to mind. These companies turn the dream of new housing into reality. They buy up land, design communities, and build homes that make the dream possible. The next homebuilder boom could already be underway. And the eventual upside could be massive in the months ahead. Full article here: Homebuilder Stocks Could Jump...
U.S. single-family house prices increased solidly in December, despite improving supply, which together with elevated mortgage rates will continue to erode affordability. House prices rose 0.4% on a month-on-month basis after an upwardly revised 0.4% increase in November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said. They increased 4.7% in the 12 months through December. Full article here: US house...
Why are houses so expensive? In just about every corner of America, it’s a familiar refrain. Housing is too expensive – if it’s even available. Of course, there are very specific reasons why a property in any particular community has the price tag it does. Still, there are a few key reasons why America has what many people consider a national housing crisis. Full article here: Why is housing...
Research shows new homes are shrinking, and a recent study shows that matches consumer preferences. When it comes to what home buyers want, detached single-family homes continue to be a hot commodity. And while buyers are looking for larger properties, it’s not a whole lot more than what they currently have, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Full article here: New...
The market for million-dollar homes is expanding across the United States, but growth isn’t limited to traditional luxury hubs. The metros of Colorado Springs, CO, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, and Seattle are also seeing significant increases in seven-figure sales, driven by distinct factors. Full article here: Million-Dollar Home Sales Are Growing—and Affluent Buyers Are Paying in Cash (512)...
Home prices finished 2024 strong, NAR data shows. But in the last five years alone, median home prices have jumped 50%. “Record-high home prices and the accompanying housing wealth gains are definitely good news for property owners,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Full article here: 90% of Markets Saw Home Price Gains in Fourth Quarter (512) 853-0110...
Compare listings
Compare