In April 2025, U.S. existing-home sales fell 0.5% month-over-month to an annualized pace of 4 million units—the slowest April since 2009. Elevated mortgage rates, averaging 6.86%, and record-high median home prices at $414,000 continue to challenge affordability. Inventory rose 20.8% year-over-year, giving buyers more leverage, but demand remains soft amid...

A new generation of renters — primarily millennials — is fueling the rise of the build-to-rent market. Faced with rising home prices and interest rates, many are opting for upscale rentals that offer the space and amenities of a single-family home. BTR starts have doubled in just two years and...

Texas is seeing explosive population growth, but its housing supply is lagging behind. Major metros like Austin, Dallas, and Houston are expanding rapidly, driving up demand and pushing prices higher. Despite efforts to increase construction, demand is outpacing supply — creating fierce competition for homes and making affordability a growing...