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
Building Materials
Lumber Volatility Reaches 75-Year High as Material Prices Increase 1.5% in December
The never-ending woes of softwood lumber prices strike the building industry yet again
Economics
A National Inflation Storm Could Spell Trouble for America’s Housing Market
Housing is the largest expense for the vast majority of Americans, and the latest CPI report shows that it’s draining people’s bank accounts faster than ever before
Economics
Consumer Price Index Points to Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022
Inflation is at its highest peak since the early 1980s, and 2022 may see more gains
Economics
Mortgage Rates Hit New Peak, But Home Prices Show No Sign of Dropping
Prospective buyers hit with “triple whammy” housing hurdles as mortgage rates increase
Market Data + Trends
Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period
Homeowners who purchased a single-family existing home 10 years ago could rake in significant home equity gains in an elevated seller’s market
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Message: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks
NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022
Housing Policy + Finance
Rising Home Prices Mean Higher Loan Limits for the New Year
Conforming loan limits will increase in about 100 pricey housing markets as 2021 comes to a close
Financing
Mortgage Rates Steadily Decline, but Low Housing Supply Keeps Buyers Out of the Game
What a drop in mortgage rates and current market conditions could mean for those looking to buy a home
Market Data + Trends
4 Key Factors of the 2022 Housing Market
Will tense market conditions finally subside? Here’s what leading economists and analysts predict for 2022
Government + Policy
Federal Reserve Announces Tighter Monetary Policy
Rising inflation will move the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy further from its accommodative stance that has supported the economic rebound from the 2020 recession
