Single-Family Housing Starts See Bump in September

The U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new residential construction statistics for September, including that single-family housing starts rose 2.7% from August.

CoreLogic: Single-Family Rents Grew 2.4% in August

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., found U.S. single-family rents grew 2.4% year-over-year in August. However, that’s the lowest rate of growth since last fall, CoreLogic noted.

Point2: House Renters Prioritizing Space, Pets, Privacy

Point2, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, conducted a survey of renters of single-family homes, finding that privacy and space are among the top motivators–but the comfort of their furry friends also ranks high.

New Home Sales Rise in July

New single-family home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000, per estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

New Home Sales Slip in April

Sales of new single-family homes in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 634,000, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Point2: Prices Have Doubled Over Decade in Many Large U.S. Cities

Point2, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, recently released an analysis finding that prices have doubled in less than 10 years in 68 of the country’s largest 100 cities. Some, such as Detroit, have doubled at a significantly faster rate.

Ginnie Mae Outlines Plan to Fight Housing Costs, Boost Housing Supply

Ginnie Mae on Wednesday said it will take on a larger role in HUD’s efforts to fight rising housing costs and boost housing supply, releasing a Fact Sheet outlining its efforts to drive liquidity toward equitable and affordable housing.