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Knight Frank survey capturing investor sentiment and activity across European residential and living asset classes.
Hotspotting and Reventon reveal 365 suburbs joined Australia’s million-dollar median club in the past year, and name 10 future hotspots ... Read More
Perth’s property boom is easing, with slower growth replacing rapid gains, though strong economic fundamentals maintain market stability. ... Read More
An analysis of institutional capital's renewed focus on single-family residential housing in the United Kingdom market.
Analysis of rental yield performance across Lagos residential markets, comparing investment returns in Ikoyi and Lekki corridor neighbourhoods.
Analysis of declining participation by younger demographics in South Africa's residential real estate market.
A Knight Frank survey finds wealth managers attribute subdued buying appetite among Kenya's affluent to persistent structural challenges in the residential housing market.
Survey data examines how Kenya's diaspora remittances are driving property ownership and residential real estate investment across the country.
Knight Frank survey examining Covid-19's impact on buyer attitudes across Africa, including preferences for location features, lifestyle changes, and residential price expectations.
Knight Frank's periodic analysis of rental performance trends across prime residential markets in Africa.
The Realtor.com midyear forecast and housing market predictions on key…
This is a 2026 outlook report published by John Burns Research and Consulting addressing land investment strategy and the changing dynamics of land appreciation at the national level.
This is a market report published by John Burns Research and Consulting addressing the rental market outlook in Denver, suggesting a recovery timeframe of approximately one year. The report covers economic conditions related to the residential rental sector in the Denver area.
Pending home sales declined 5.4% in June and were down 0.3% from a year ago, with monthly decreases across all four U.S. regions.
Housing data shows how million-dollar homes, buyer behavior, affordability, and transfer taxes shape housing markets and mobility.
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.4% month-over-month and increased 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report.
This is a Fitch Ratings commentary assessing the impact of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on US single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities, finding the legislation to have a neutral effect on the sector.
This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Institutional Real Estate, Inc. in June 2026 addressing build-to-rent (BTR) housing and its scaling potential in Australia, with focus on institutional investment and rental housing development.
This is a viewpoint commentary published by Cushman & Wakefield in July 2026 examining the housing multiplier effect in Australia, with coverage spanning the office, industrial, homebuilders, single-family rental, and affordable housing sectors. The piece focuses on the Australian market, with particular emphasis on Sydney.
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Cushman & Wakefield survey of residential real estate investor sentiment and market perspectives.
Analysis of how property maintenance practices influence tenant leasing decisions, renewal rates, and asset reputation in residential real estate.
While the outlook for mortgage rates remains uncertain, a decline could unlock the housing market. The post What Happens to Housing if Mortgage Rates Fall? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
A deep dive into Texas’ 2021 winter freeze uncovers billions in insured losses, statewide damage patterns, and why claims—and costs—continued rising long after the storm itself ended across major metros. The post A Chance Discovery During My Homeowner’s Insurance Study appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research…
A confluence of factors is reshaping the state’s housing market this spring. What does that mean for buyers and sellers? The post Supply Is Back, Confidence Is Not: Inside Texas’ Shifting Spring Housing Market appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
Ballooning U.S. federal debt and fiscal policy has already cost borrowers approximately $76,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage at the median home value. The post Federal Debt Growth: A Rising Risk to the Real Estate Market appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
Despite mortgage rates above 6 percent, Texas saw record seller activity in 2024–25, driven largely by existing homeowners. Life events, price gains, and market adjustment suggest the lock-in effect is easing. The post Is the Low-Rate Lock-In Grip Finally Loosening? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
The trajectory of mortgage rates will be key to shaping nearly everything in 2026. The post The Housing Market: A Look Back at 2025 and What’s Ahead appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
As policymakers look to grease the wheels of the housing market, one proposal would allow homeowners to carry their existing mortgage rate to a new primary residence. The post Mortgage Portability: A Win for Locked-In Homeowners, But at What Price? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
The Housing Phillips Curve reveals an inverse link between inventory and price growth. It offers insights into housing cycles and affordability challenges and guides policymakers and households in navigating post-pandemic market dynamics. The post Inventory and Price Growth: Applying the Phillips Curve to Housing…
The Fed’s September rate cut triggered a drop in mortgage rates, echoing 2024’s trend. Future rate shifts hinge on labor market dynamics, GDP growth, inflation trends, and the impact of the government shutdown. The post Déjà Vu? What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2025’s Final Stretch appeared first on Texas…
The Fifth Estate - Weather events regularly cause catastrophic damage to property across Australia. Yet, for decades, Australia has treated natural disasters as temporary shocks to the housing market. When floods become business as usual, property values stop recovering is a story from The Fifth Estate ,…
A market analysis of single-family rental performance, with focus on how affordable rental units are shaping the build-to-rent segment.
Knight Frank analysis of activity and trends in the UK prime residential housing sector.
Knight Frank analysis of how the prime residential rental market is responding to regulatory reforms and emerging tax policy uncertainties.
Colliers Residential examines projected housing demand drivers and opportunities across Australia over the next decade.
Knight Frank examines private residential opportunities in Singapore's Rochor district, positioning it as a strategically located neighborhood at the intersection of historical and cultural significance.
Knight Frank's bi-annual bulletin reports on market performance across Singapore's prime non-landed and landed residential segments.
Knight Frank explores landed home opportunities in Serangoon as part of their housing market series.
Knight Frank examines landed housing opportunities in Bedok, Singapore's largest planning area, as part of their house-hunting research series.
Morgantown, WV, Syracuse, NY and Tuscaloosa, AL, lead U.S. college towns in home-price growth, all posting double-digit year-over-year climbs. The most expensive college towns—Santa Barbara, CA, Boca Raton, FL and Flagstaff, AZ—are seeing home prices fall. The least expensive college towns—Dayton, OH, Syracuse, NY…
This is a data-focused report published by the National Association of Home Builders in July 2026 presenting permitting figures for single-family residential construction through May 2026 at the national level. The report indicates that single-family permitting activity showed continued weakness during the measurement period.
There were almost half a million more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. in June, equal to 48.5% more. That means buyers hold the negotiating power. The number of homes listed for sale hit its highest level since 2020–but more buyers entered the market, too, which is why the seller-buyer gap didn’t change much…
McKinsey’s Alex Wolkomir discusses how housing leaders can win with AI by improving customer experiences, redesigning workflows, and building trust between parties in the ecosystem.
According to NAHB analysis of the 2025 Survey of Construction, new single-family housing starts nationwide totaled 939,182 units, representing a 6.9% decline compared to 2024, with the South Atlantic division leading at 308,189 starts followed by West South Central at 171,247 starts. Only three of nine Census divisions posted year-over-year growth—East South Central rising 13.7%, East North Central up 8.0%, and Middle Atlantic up 4.0%—while the remaining six divisions declined, with New England experiencing the steepest drop at 26.3%.
A new Redfin analysis takes a look at how much Bay Area real estate OpenAI and Anthropic employees could hypothetically purchase with their IPO earnings, in the wake of two massively valuable AI companies filing confidentially to go public. OpenAI employees could buy 20% of all homes in San Francisco, or 15% of all…
Existing home sales fell 2.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units in June 2026, pulled back by record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates around 6.5%, though year-over-year sales were up 2.8%. The median existing home price reached an all-time high of $440,600 (up 1.8% annually), inventory stood at 4.6 months' supply, and first-time buyer share was 33% of transactions.
Zillow research examines residential market dynamics during the spring home shopping season, analyzing trends in sales activity and new housing inventory.
July 2026 Housing commentary focuses too heavily on First Home Buyers and Investors. This is because they are easy to measure and politically visible. Charter Keck Cramer research shows that the more important cohort is the Next Time Buyer. These are existing homeowners who re-enter the market to move, resize,…
The number of major metros where you can buy a luxury home for less than $1 million is down five from eight last year. Detroit is the most affordable metro for luxury homes, with a median price of $719,252—47.7% less than the typical luxury home nationwide, $1,374,470. San Francisco is the most expensive, with a…
In 2025, approximately 47,000 homes were built in age-restricted communities representing 3.45% of all housing starts, with roughly two-thirds being single-family units and one-third multifamily units. Age-restricted single-family homes carried a median sales price of $523,000—about 27% higher than non-age-restricted homes at $412,000—despite being only slightly larger at 2,500 square feet versus 2,100 square feet, with the price premium partly attributable to more expensive lot values.
A member resource guide addressing practical implementation of fee transparency requirements for rental housing providers.
Analysis of pending home sales trends spanning the low-rate environment of 2020–2021 through the subsequent rate-driven decline and recovery period.
Analysis of baby boomer participation in residential real estate, showing ages 61–79 represent 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers in the current market.
Analysis of seasonal sales patterns, inventory levels, and buyer behavior during July, examining the impact of weather, daylight, and school-year timing on residential real estate activity.
The single-family rental (SFR) sector continued to demonstrate resilience through early 2026, supported by stable occupancy, positive rent growth, and improving capital markets activity. The post Single-Family Rental Investment Snapshot – July 2026 appeared first on Arbor Realty .
West Palm Beach, FL, where the typical luxury home costs 8.9 times more than the typical non luxury home, has the nation’s biggest luxury home price premium. Next comes Miami, with a median luxury-to-non luxury home price ratio of 8.8, and New York City, where the typical luxury home costs 5.5 times the typical non…
Morningstar DBRS releases quarterly housing market indicators tracking Canadian residential market conditions and trends.
Savills examines shifting investment approaches across Asia Pacific residential and living sectors.
Knight Frank analysis examining how UK political factors are influencing prime residential market dynamics in London as broader global economic uncertainties ease.