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Market Data + Trends

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Even so, rental rates remain more than 20% higher than before the pandemic

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Affordability

The Ins and Outs of Adaptive Reuse

A new white paper explores both the challenges and opportunities of converting offices into residential space

Market Data + Trends

Home Starts in Age-Restricted Communities Drop Year-Over-Year

Despite long-term growth in the sector, the number of age-restricted home starts in 2023 fell by 17%

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Market Data + Trends

Slowdown in Housing Starts Continues in July

This summer saw a dip in housing starts. A decrease in building permits could signal even fewer starts in the coming months

Market Data + Trends

Survey Indicates Growing Support for Middle Housing Development

Most homeowners are in favor of ADUs, duplexes, and other types of middle housing development if they will improve inventory

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?

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Design

What Impact Can Design Have on Housing Affordability?

Thoughtful architectural choices can not only lower costs but offer gains for sustainability and affordability

Housing Markets

These Cities Are the Top Choices for Renters Right Now

While the West was the most popular region for renters overall, Minneapolis saw the most renters entering the market in the first half of 2024

Build to Rent

As Summer Heats Up, the Slowdown in the Rental Market Begins to Ease

Slight rent increases were observed in both the single-family and multifamily markets

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Single-Family Homes

Single-Family Delinquencies Decrease, While Multifamily Delinquencies Are on the Rise

The single-family delinquency rate is now below pre-pandemic lows

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Housing Giants

2024 Housing Giants Report—Top 25 Multifamily Home Builders

These 25 builders lead the nation in multifamily home closings in Pro Builder’s 2024 Housing Giants

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Market Data + Trends

Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Elevated, Despite Dip in Multifamily Rental Rates

Multifamily rent growth, specifically, is decelerating since its year-over-year peak of +16.3% in 2022, but in many markets, single-family rents are continuing to rise

Multifamily rental rates in the United States are softening

Builders

Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live

California-based Villa Homes aims to be 'the Toyota of housing: It works really well, it’s durable, and it’s high quality for the money,' says the CEO

Builders

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

The Tennessee-based manufacturer creates durable, energy-efficient SIPs and builds modular homes ranging from ADUs to luxury residences

Boxvana modular homes with LiteSIP building panels, Monaco model

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

The Ins and Outs of Adaptive Reuse

Home Starts in Age-Restricted Communities Drop Year-Over-Year

Slowdown in Housing Starts Continues in July

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs