Housing

“A Better Sense of What the Future Looks Like”?

Optimism is the fuel propelling the U.S. housing market.
House Shopping? We Have “The One” for You

Positive social mood is driving increases in real estate prices.
The Not-So-Little House on the Prairie

“This entire house is about excess.”
[Mood Riffs] Home Once Again Where The Heart Is

Is improving social mood bringing confidence back to home buyers?
[Mood Riffs] They Don’t Ring a (Door) Bell At the Bottom

Does a lot of positive news about the housing market mean the bottom is in, or is it just another false alarm?
[Social Mood Watch] From “The Most I Can’t Afford” to “Home Sweet Small Home”

Interested in downsizing your home? You’re not alone. Buyers across the country are embracing extravagantly small homes.
[Article] Post-Crash Reality: From Houses as Assets to Houses as Utilitarian Goods

Much has changed in America’s housing recently. Yet the most dramatic shift may be the market’s move away from the realm of speculative investment, and back to a place to call home. It’s likely that you (or someone you know) understand this from first-hand experience. No surprise there; EWI has been predicting the shift for over a decade. Now, friend of the Institute Peter Atwater takes a fresh look at these connections. One of the most practical reasons to look at any market through the eyes of its participants is to envision the surprising possibilities for the future.

“A Better Sense of What the Future Looks Like”?