Millions can't afford current prices combined with mortgage rates, but they have to live somewhere.

Gilbert tops the list with Chandler and Scottsdale close behind.

Developers and investors have to find different ways to swing finances.

A SFR player in Texas grows while basing prices on current rents in cash-only deals.

Drops in lumber prices are a leading indicator, but developers see higher costs for drywall, steel, concrete.

Phoenix tops the list.

NYC Hotel Association, seeing a 50% cut in occupancy tax, doubts RevPAR will hit 2019 level this year.

There are "plenty of reasons" why there's still strength in the housing market.