Market & Analytics

Market & Analytics

The Sun Belt's Great Recalibration: Are America's Hottest Housing Markets Cooling or Just Catching Their Breath?

The Sun Belt's Great Recalibration: Are America's Hottest Housing Markets Cooling or Just Catching Their Breath?

July 21, 2025

For a remarkable period, they were the undisputed champions of the U.S. housing market. Cities like Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa captivated national attention, drawing a flood of new residents, igniting explosive price growth, and sparking fierce bidding wars. These Sun Belt metros embodied the pandemic-era migration, fueled by remote work, lower taxes, and the promise […]

Rental Nation? What Rising Rents Are Telling Us About America’s Housing Future

Rental Nation? What Rising Rents Are Telling Us About America’s Housing Future

July 11, 2025

Renting in the U.S. has become notably more expensive, a trend seen from major coastal metros to smaller inland cities. This persistent increase raises a critical question: Is this a temporary market squeeze, or a more fundamental, long-term shift in how Americans live and access housing? Could renting become the dominant mode of housing for […]

Mortgage Rates in 2025: Are We Entering a New Normal?

Mortgage Rates in 2025: Are We Entering a New Normal?

July 8, 2025

After years of volatility, mortgage rates seem to be settling — but is this the calm before another storm? If you’ve been watching mortgage rates over the past few years, you know it’s been a rollercoaster. From historic lows during the pandemic to sharp increases as the Fed fought inflation, buyers and investors have been […]