Browsing: Residential

As of July 2025, the U.S. residential rental market is experiencing renewed vigor, with stronger occupancy, stabilized rents, and increased tenant turnover reshaping both urban and suburban housing landscapes. Landscape Shifts: Rising Turnover and Occupancy After a prolonged slowdown in the for-sale housing market due to affordability constraints and high mortgage rates, more households are...

The U.S. housing market is displaying clear signs of normalization as inventory climbs past key thresholds. In May 2025, the number of active listings surged to around 1,036,000—marking the first time since winter 2019 that listings exceeded 1 million units. The broader trend continued into June, with active listings rising approximately 28–29% year‑over‑year to roughly...

The national average home value in the U.S. reached $369,147 in June 2025, marking a modest 0.5% increase from a year earlier, according to the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). This uptick reflects a steady—yet tempered—rise in home prices, with growth far below the double-digit gains seen during the pandemic years. Adjusted for inflation, real...

New York City has entered a defining new chapter in housing development, spurred by widespread office-to-apartment conversions that are reshaping its skyline and offering innovative solutions to the city’s lingering vacancy crisis. At the forefront of this transformation is 25 Water Street, formerly known as 4 New York Plaza, which has officially become the largest such project in...

At Home Group Inc., a Texas-based home furnishings retailer, filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on June 16, 2025. The company secured a restructuring support agreement with lenders holding over 95% of its debt. At Home operates approximately 260 warehouse-style stores in 40 states...

The U.S. rental housing market is undergoing a rapid evolution as property owners and managers increasingly adopt PropTech solutions to meet the rising expectations of tenants and streamline their operations. As of July 2025, digital tools like virtual apartment tours, contactless leasing, online rent payment systems, and smart-home technology have become widely integrated into multifamily...

New data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate surged to $56 billion between April 2024 and March 2025—the strongest level since 2017. This marks a 33% increase in total dollar volume and a 44% increase in the number of properties purchased, signaling renewed global interest...

The summer rental market for 2025 isn’t just hot—it’s sweet. On July 17, suburban rental communities across the country—from Raleigh townhomes to Seattle condos—unveiled playful “Peach Ice‑Cream Social” weekend events. Property managers hosted these gatherings to blend casual open houses with peach-flavored frozen treats, aiming to create neighborly vibes and enhance amenity showcases. Many managers...

July brings a predictable seasonal upswing in the U.S. housing market, marking a shift toward pre-pandemic normalcy characterized by stronger buyer activity, rising inventory, and stabilizing prices. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest trends and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. The national housing supply has climbed significantly, with roughly...

As of early July 2025, several indicators suggest the United States housing market is beginning to stabilize after years of volatility. According to Rent Magazine, housing inventory has continued its upward trend, offering prospective buyers more options and reducing upward pressure on home prices. The increase in listings is most evident in metro areas with...