Browsing: Residential

Public housing access became the focus of a new application window in Waterbury, Connecticut, as the Waterbury Housing Authority prepared to open its general public housing waiting list. The housing authority operates thousands of public housing units serving residents in the New Haven County area. Housing information tracking the authority reported that the general public...

The U.S. housing market showed continued weakness as sales of previously owned homes declined for a second consecutive month, highlighting the pressure that elevated mortgage rates and high home prices continued to place on buyers. Existing-home sales fell 1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, according to data reported by Reuters...

The U.S. rental market entered the second half of 2026 with renters gaining more options in many communities as new apartment construction continued to add supply and landlords increasingly competed for tenants. Recent national housing research shows that the market is becoming more favorable in some areas, although affordability remains a significant concern for households...

U.S. mortgage rates edged lower on August 7 after reaching elevated levels earlier in the summer, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers while keeping the broader housing affordability question firmly in focus. The latest rate movement also has implications for the rental market, as households deciding whether to rent or buy continue weighing monthly housing...

One of the country’s most closely watched luxury real estate rankings changed this week as Fisher Island, Florida, lost its position as America’s most expensive ZIP code. The change, highlighted in new market analyses released and widely reported on August 5, underscores how the nation’s luxury housing market continues to evolve as wealth, investment, and...

The U.S. rental housing market continued its gradual transition toward greater balance on August 3 as apartment operators and property managers adapted to increasing housing inventory and changing renter expectations. Industry professionals report that while demand for quality rental housing remains strong, expanding apartment supply in many metropolitan areas is encouraging greater competition among residential...

The U.S. rental housing market continued to show signs of stabilization on July 30, 2026, as newly released housing data and industry reports pointed to increasing apartment inventory across many metropolitan areas. The continued delivery of newly completed multifamily communities is providing renters with more housing choices while encouraging property owners and managers to adopt...

The U.S. rental housing industry turned its attention to Washington on July 28 as the Federal Reserve opened its latest two-day policy meeting, a development closely watched by landlords, property managers, renters, and real estate investors alike. Although no immediate policy change was expected, the meeting carries significant implications for mortgage rates, housing affordability, and...

The U.S. rental housing market continues to evolve as record levels of apartment construction begin to reshape conditions for both landlords and tenants. While demand for rental housing remains resilient, an influx of newly completed multifamily properties in many metropolitan areas is contributing to slower rent growth and giving renters more options than they have...

The U.S. rental housing market continues to show signs of stabilization as apartment construction, occupancy trends, and renter demand move closer to equilibrium. Following several years of rapid rent growth and limited housing availability, the market is entering a more balanced phase that is providing both renters and property owners with greater predictability while reshaping...