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Original research, statistical analysis and evidence-based reports on the United States real estate market and related topics. Explore data-driven insights, transparent methods and source-linked findings relevant to US Real Estate Insider readers.

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Conceptual commercial buildings balanced with an empty notebook for a commercial property cap rate stress test. No actual appraisal or financial results shown.

ByProperty Insights

November 2, 2026

Commercial Property Cap-Rate Stress Test: How Much NOI Growth Offsets a Higher Exit Yield?

Higher NOI can coexist with a lower modeled property value. Test income and cap-rate assumptions, calculate break-even NOI and download the transparent scenario tools.

Conceptual home, two contract folders and blank timeline cards for a homebuilder cancellation rate explained guide. No actual builder or buyer records shown.

ByProperty Insights

November 2, 2026

Builder Cancellation Rates Explained: Why D.R. Horton’s 23% Is Not Your Home’s Closing Probability

A quarterly cancellation rate is a period ratio, not a buyer’s closing probability. Compare D.R. Horton’s figures with an auditable synthetic cohort and milestone tools.

Conceptual closed-gate house and blank clipboard for zombie foreclosure vs vacant property evidence checks. No actual legal status or sale availability claimed.

ByProperty Insights

November 2, 2026

Zombie Foreclosures vs. Vacant Homes: A Due-Diligence Guide to ATTOM’s Q4 Numbers

ATTOM’s zombie rate uses properties in foreclosure as its denominator. Reproduce the ratio, separate legal status from vacancy and download evidence and cost worksheets.

Conceptual miniature home, ruler and anonymous property cards for an FHFA house price index vs median sale price comparison.

ByProperty Insights

November 2, 2026

FHFA House Price Index vs. Median Sale Price: Which Evidence Can Help Price Your Home?

Two price headlines can describe different periods and populations. Compare FHFA and NAR methods, reproduce a hypothetical median example and download the evidence worksheets.

Conceptual apartment doorway, keys, blank lease folder, calendar and calculator; no actual rental offer depicted.

ByProperty Insights

November 2, 2026

Net Effective Rent vs. Monthly Rent: Compare Free-Rent Offers Without Missing the Cash-Flow Catch

A free month can lower average rent while paid-month obligations stay higher. Compare hypothetical lease totals, fees, deposits and credit timing with an editable calculator.

Conceptual apartment courtyard and distant construction for the Virginia multifamily market Q3 2026 analysis.

ByProperty Insights

October 25, 2026

Virginia Multifamily Market Q3 2026: Demand Outpaces Deliveries

Net absorption exceeded deliveries by 1,201 units in Q3. Compare the construction pipeline, local rent divergence and a transparent hypothetical concession example.

Conceptual residential building models for a comparison of home investors in 2026; no actual ownership proportions shown.

ByProperty Insights

October 25, 2026

Small vs. Institutional Home Investors: What Changed in 2026?

Small corporate investors made 66.2% of identified investor purchases, but about 7.1% of all covered purchases. See the denominator, cash comparison and data limits.

Conceptual illustration for September 2026 housing starts: detached-house framing and an apartment building under construction.

ByProperty Insights

October 25, 2026

September 2026 Housing Starts: What the Supply Data Shows

A careful reading of housing starts, shifting permit mix and builder incentives—with five charts, transparent calculations and downloadable project research tools.

Conceptual buyer considering US homes in a pending home sales September 2026 market analysis.

ByProperty Insights

October 25, 2026

Pending Home Sales Fall 7.3%: Do Buyers Have More Leverage?

Contracts fell 7.3% monthly, but weaker demand does not guarantee an affordable deal. Compare the regional data, a later Redfin window and a transparent offer-budget example.

Conceptual US home with a calculator and house model for a mortgage payment at 7.32% comparison.

ByProperty Insights

October 25, 2026

Mortgage Rates at 7.32%: What a $400,000 Home Really Costs

A $400,000 home with 20% down means $2,198.18 in monthly principal and interest at 7.32%. Compare the weekly change, annual gap and costs beyond the loan.