Helping you make informed housing decisions

The Housing Initiative

Are you considering buying or renting a home in the near future? We're here to help. We have developed the tools to assist you in making an informed decision.

Top 100 U.S. Housing Markets

Check out the latest housing market rankings.

The Housing Market Ranking analyzes the top 100 U.S. housing markets monthly based on overpricing or underpricing. By measuring how properties sell relative to historical implied prices, it provides insights beyond traditional housing indices to help buyers, sellers, and policymakers make informed decisions.

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Price-to-Rent Ratios Report

Looking to rent? Find out if it's worth renting in an area.

Our monthly report analyzes changes in the price-to-rent ratio over time relative to local historic averages for major U.S. housing markets. Ratios above the historic average indicate a stronger case for renting, while those below suggest a preference for ownership, with the degree of deviation providing insight into market trends.

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Get the information you need to make the right decision.

Whether you are a buyer, seller, real estate professional, or policy maker within the market, we hope these tools will help you make the most informed decisions possible when searching to buy or rent a home.