New report reveals how even the city's "affordable" boroughs are pushing renters to the brink, yet closing the affordability gap could take decades AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis from Realtor.com® paints a startling picture of New York City's rental market. The median asking rent in NYC accounted for 55% of a typical household income in the second quarter of 2025, almost 10% above the national median in the for-sale market, which sits at 44.5% and more than double the recent sha ...

Core Insights - Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted EPS of $2.02 exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.93 and revenue of $2.03 billion surpassing the forecast of $1.93 billion [1][5] - Despite solid performance, the company faces challenges in its order pipeline, including increased cancellation rates, lower net sales orders, and a reduced backlog, indicating potential strain on future results [1][6] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Q2 2025 was $2.02, a 2.5% increase from Q2 2024's $1.97 [2] - Revenue for Q2 2025 reached $2.03 billion, up 2.0% from $1.99 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - The company closed 3,340 homes, exceeding guidance of 3,200, with a gross margin on home closings at 23.0%, down from 23.9% a year ago [5][2] - SG&A costs as a percentage of home closings revenue improved to 9.3%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points from the previous year [2][5] Demand and Order Trends - Net sales orders fell 12.2% year-over-year to 2,733, with the monthly absorption pace returning to pre-pandemic levels of 2.6 homes per community [2][6] - Cancellation rates increased sharply to 14.6% of gross orders, up from 9.4% the previous year, indicating buyer hesitation [6][8] - The backlog contracted significantly, with 4,461 homes at the end of the quarter, down 28.7% in units and 30% in value compared to the previous year [8][6] Pricing and Margins - The average closing price decreased by 2%, but was offset by a 4% increase in units closed [7] - The East and Central regions experienced average selling price declines of around 6%, while the West region saw a revenue increase of 5.4% due to higher prices [7] - Margins fell compared to last year and the previous quarter, as the company utilized buyer incentives to manage mortgage payments without broad price cuts [7][9] Strategic Focus and Operations - The company invested $612 million in land during the quarter, maintaining a controlled lot pipeline of over 85,000 lots, with 60% controlled off the balance sheet [10] - Financial services generated $52.9 million in revenue, with a mortgage capture rate of 87% [11] - The company emphasizes operational efficiency, energy-efficient design, and compliance with environmental standards as key priorities [12] Future Guidance - For Q3 2025, management expects home closings between 3,200 and 3,300 at an average price of around $600,000, with gross margins close to 22% [14] - For fiscal 2025, total closings are projected between 13,000 and 13,500, with an average price range of $595,000 to $600,000 [14] - Management plans to prioritize margins and capital returns over volume growth in the near term, given the current market conditions [15]