You drive past a brand-new neighborhood in town that looks like a typical for-sale subdivision. But then you notice something different. Instead of a model home and a sales office, there’s a leasing center. The entire neighborhood is for rent. You’ve just witnessed a growing trend. In many parts of the country (especially fast-growing Sun Belt markets), […]
How Institutional Investors Changed the Starter-Home Market
Over the past 15 years, the U.S. housing market has undergone a fundamental shift. Single-family homes, which were once the exclusive domain of individual homeowners, have become a formalized asset class for large-scale investment. While institutional investors only own about 3% of the nation’s single-family rental stock, their impact is disproportionately felt in specific high-growth markets. By […]
Why Entry-Level Starter Homes Are Harder to Find in 2026
This report examines the dramatic decline of entry-level housing in America—from 40% of new construction in the 1980s to just 7% today. You’ll learn what caused this shift, how it’s changing the path to homeownership, and what it means for first-time buyers and the broader housing market. Five Things to Know About This Trend Starter […]
Why Home Insurance Premiums in the U.S. Are Still Rising in 2026
Home insurance premiums have quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to housing affordability in America. After years of steady increases, insurance now accounts for 9% of the typical homeowner’s monthly payment—the highest share on record. And with premiums projected to rise another 8% in both 2026 and 2027, the crisis is far from over. […]
The Algorithmic Housing Market: How Data Models Influence Home Prices
For decades, individual home prices were estimated using a mix of comparable sales, local market knowledge, and human judgment. That process still exists—but it’s no longer the whole story. Today, housing prices are increasingly influenced by data models and algorithms. Automated valuation tools, investor pricing models, and listing platform software are shaping how homes are […]
Trend Watch: The Rise of Multigenerational Housing in the U.S.
In this report: an update on the multigenerational housing trend in the U.S., how builders are meeting the demand, and helpful tips for prospective home buyers. A quiet transformation is reshaping the American housing market. After decades of decline, multigenerational living (where parents, adult children, and grandparents share a home) is becoming increasingly common. Once viewed […]
The Future of AI in the Real Estate Industry: 2026 – 2030 Outlook
In just three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from an experimental technology to an essential application in the real estate world. What started with simple chatbots now powers everything from property valuations to fully automated transactions, with bigger advancements ahead. This report explores the future of AI in real estate based on current trends, […]
Alternative Living: How Gen Z is Redefining Homeownership
Gen Z isn’t giving up on homeownership—they’re just taking radically different paths to get there. From co-buying with friends to strategic multigenerational living, young adults are rewriting the rules of the American Dream. Here are 5 interesting trends to know about: What You’ll Find in the Rest of This Guide Traditional Path to Homeownership Is […]
The Future of Home Insurance in the U.S.
In this report: the current state of home insurance coverage in America, how we got to this point, and what the future might hold for homeowners. Home insurance coverage in the U.S. has changed dramatically in recent years. In some parts of the country, traditional coverage is no longer an option. Nine Things to Know […]
Will the Real Estate Market Crash in 2026?
If you follow real estate market news in the U.S., you’ve probably read recently that the market is “slower” and “cooler” and even “sluggish” in some cities. All of that is true. The U.S. housing market has cooled down since the overheated days of 2020 – 2022, and some cities continue to see falling prices. But that […]