Tag Archives: Housing Demand

HouseCanary's August Market Pulse report revealed depressed market activity has resulted in net new listing volume trailing behind overall contract volume, as total inventory remains down nearly 13% compared to the same time in 2022.

A new report from the National Association of Realtors revealed contract signings rose in July, as pending home sales also increased for the second month in a row, according to NAR's latest Pending Home Sales Index.

Annual single-family rent growth eased for the 14th consecutive month in June, according to a new report from CoreLogic, remaining near the pre-pandemic growth rate, while growth for attached homes is projected to continue to exceed their detached counterparts.

The Hottest ZIP Codes of 2023 report from Realtor.com showed that homebuyers are seeking areas with larger homes and closer proximities to work, with many Americans flocking to areas that are more affordable relative to the rest of the country and less expensive than their nearby metro areas.

As the future of the economy remains uncertain, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group forecasts home sales to remain constrained within a tight range regardless.

While Americans continue to struggle with housing affordability, a new report from the National Association of Realtors showed existing-home sales fell 2.2% in July, with available inventory and 7% mortgage rates continuing to drive overall sales activity.

Metros where large shares of homeowners have recently moved are more likely to experience significantly higher home price appreciation, according to a new study from LendingTree, while renters are three times more likely to relocate than those who own their homes.

While climate change is undeniable, a new study examined the types of Americans who move to areas exposed to high climate-related risks, including wildfire, flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat, and drought. Click through to see which archetypes are moving to which regions.

U.S. rents were slightly more affordable in July compared to the previous year, according to Realtor.com's latest rental report, which revealed an increase in rental supply is gradually helping drive down overall rent prices nationwide.

Homebuyers are turning to newly built properties amid the severe inventory shortage, according to a new market report from Redfin, which revealed new construction homes made up 31.4% of single-family homes on the market nationwide in Q2.