March 5, 2025 | Eye On Housing

House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: Fourth Quarter 2024

Jing FuMarch 5, 2025April 23, 202504 mins

Following two straight quarters of deceleration, house price appreciation accelerated slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to the persistent high mortgage rates and low inventory. Although inventories of existing homes have improved from a year ago, the current 3.5-month supply remains below the 4.5- to 6-month supply that considered a balanced housing market….

Inadequate Shelter: Millions of U.S. Homes Fail to Meet Standards

Na ZhaoMarch 5, 2025April 23, 202505 mins

In 2023, nearly 6.45 million homes, around 5% of U.S housing stock, were classified as inadequate according to the American Housing Survey (AHS). Of these, 1.65 million homes were classified as severely inadequate, showing significant concerns over housing quality. While this reveals ongoing issues in nation’s housing conditions, it signals probable market growth for remodeling…