Why Home Builders Are Betting Big on Apartment Rental Investment The line between for-sale home building and rental apartment development is blurring. Major production builders that built their reputations on single-family subdivisions are now committing hundreds of millions of dollars to build and hold apartment communities. Toll Brothers has set aside up to $300 million […]
The Mortgage Interest Deduction Under Pressure Tax policy proposals that target the mortgage interest deduction have a direct effect on home affordability and the broader housing market. When presidential candidates put forward tax plans that cap or limit itemized deductions, the mortgage interest deduction often takes the largest share of the revenue hit. For home
After years of declining homeownership among younger Americans, the trend is finally showing signs of reversing. A recent report from Marketplace.org and Fannie Mae has revealed that the steep drop in homeownership for people under 35 may have bottomed out, with 90 percent of young renters saying they plan to own a home eventually. For
How Fed Rate Decisions Reshape the Home Building Market Federal Reserve officials have made their intentions clear through speeches and interviews: they plan to normalize interest rate policy. Yet beneath that resolve lies a growing unease. As Bloomberg reports, Fed officials are increasingly wary that a misstep could derail the economy at a time when
Deeply rooted in American mythology is the idea of cabins as ideal launchpads for remarkable lives. What was once a rustic vacation fantasy has become a genuine housing aspiration for a growing segment of home buyers. Across the country, buyers are seeking smaller, more intentional living spaces that prioritize connection to nature over square footage.
Houston has long been celebrated as one of the most affordable major housing markets in the United States. Compared to coastal cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York, the median home price in the Houston metropolitan area appears almost modest. A Zillow analysis once described Houston as a rare oasis of affordability in
Understanding which housing markets offer the strongest demand, the best demographic tailwinds, and the most favorable regulatory environment is essential for any builder looking to grow strategically. Over the past several years, housing market dynamics have shifted dramatically. Population migration patterns, remote work flexibility, and changing buyer preferences have reshaped the map of where Americans
The Data Behind the Buying versus Renting Advantage According to RealtyTrac, buying a home is more affordable than renting in 76 percent of U.S. counties. This finding comes from comparing monthly house payments on a median-priced home against fair market rents set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for three-bedroom properties. The
The financial case for homeownership has never been stronger by the numbers, yet millions of renters remain unmoved. A Zillow study found that renters who eventually buy a home could reach a breakeven point within just two years, meaning the costs of buying would equal the costs of renting in that timeframe. But that prospect
