Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?
The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
Market Data + Trends
20-Year High Mortgage Rates Won’t Crash the Housing Market—Here’s Why
Elevated borrowing costs are sidelining a growing share of prospective buyers, but today's market players are better protected than they were during the Great Recession over a decade ago
New-Home Sales
Consumer Confidence Reaches 5-Month High Despite Recession Fears
America's big spenders sprang back into action in September, but when it came to home purchases, consumers weren't quite so confident
Land Planning
Across the Country, Developers Are 'Fighting for Land'
A strong demand for homes and a lack of supply will mean land prices will continue to rise
Sales + Marketing
Lessons Learned From Previous Housing Market Disruptions
For home builders navigating today's housing marketplace, hope is not a strategy, wishing is not an action plan, and success is not an accident
Financing
What the Federal Reserve's Latest Rate Hike Could Mean for the Housing Market
Mortgage rates have finally topped 6%, and with more gains on the horizon, experts warn that the U.S. housing market could be moving toward a recession
Exclusive Research + Data
Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increased in 37 States in August
Employment is on the rise in the majority of U.S. states, but some regions are falling behind on a month-over-month basis
Housing Markets
In the Event of a Recession, These Overvalued Markets Could See Double-Digit Price Drops
Overheated metros like Boise and Las Vegas could see significant price drops as the housing market reaches a tipping point
New-Home Sales
Prospective Buyers Say They’re Willing to Purchase Homes Even in a Recession—Here’s Why
Even in the throes of an economic recession, prospective buyers aren't willing to put off home purchases, especially as sellers drop their asking prices in overheated markets
Builders
Home Builder CFOs Report Strong Q2 Gains Despite Inflationary Pressures
Home builder CFOs are facing persistent headwinds from inflated material and labor costs, lingering supply chain challenges, and a more hesitant consumer base
Economics
What Distinguishes Today’s Housing Slump From the 2008 Collapse?
With much less financial risk-taking and an increase in equity wealth, today's buyers and homeowners are much more prepared to handle a housing downturn than they were in 2008
