Editorial | ProBuilder

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Housing Markets

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

Buyers are having the most luck in Southern housing markets, while many New York metros top the list for sellers

A row of house boats in the Finger Lakes region of New York

Housing Markets

7 Most Affordable Vacation Home Markets in the US

Whether it's in the mountains or on the coast, these cities offer the chance to buy a second home at an attainable price

Market Data + Trends

Housing Market Shifts to Neutral for First Time in More Than 6 Months

Competition for homes has been minimal over the past several months, with July marking the first time the market has been in a neutral position since December 2023

An individual sits at a table, stacking rows of coins in height ascending order. A wooden model home sits next to the coins, indicating home price growth.

Housing Markets

Majority of US Housing Markets Saw Price Increases During Q2 2024

The Northeast posted the highest price gains, while the South continues to see the most home sales due to its relative affordability

Market Data + Trends

As Home Costs Rise, Teachers Struggle to Find Housing Where They Work

Data show only 14.3% of homes in the US are affordable to teachers in commuting distance of their schools

Stacks of gold coins sit around a model home, indicating high housing costs.

Leadership

Business Metrics and the Imagination Age of Home Building

It’s time to get serious about your business metrics and make them work harder (and smarter) for you

The Imagination Age of using information and data in home building

Market Data + Trends

Despite a Cooling Market, Single-Family Continues to Outpace Multifamily in Rent Growth

Across the board, the rental market is observing a slowdown, but how do single-family and multifamily rentals stack up against one another?

A red sign reading "For Rent" sits in front of a single-family house.

Women in Construction

More Women in Construction Creates Need for Appropriate PPE

Historically, personal protective equipment has been designed for men, but with more women entering the workforce, awareness of women's PPE needs is growing

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Insurance

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

As natural disasters become more common, could a nationwide federal approach be the answer?

Financing

Homeowner Equity Grows Despite Mortgage Debt

Outstanding mortgage debt hit an all-time high in June, but rising home prices outpaced that growth. The upshot: a new record high for mortgage holder equity