Analysis and Data

About 63% of unoccupied houses in U.S. owned by investors

Of the 24.9 million investor-owned homes nationwide, 3.6% were vacant.

Flat sales push builders toward incentives to manage inventory growth.

Redfin reports a record-breaking 58,000 deals fell through in July

Realtor.com highlights areas where new construction is helping to ease affordability constraints.

Typical house’s days-on-market rose by a week as a range of factors were at play

VantageScore claims its 4.0 model beats FICO Classic across varying economic environments

Refi share eases, FHA refinances gain ground while purchase activity holds steady

Amid expectations for a slowdown, data offers a glimmer of momentum, but challenges persist

Steep housing costs may not be where you expect; some states offer much more affordability