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
More Urbanites Searched for Suburban Homes in Second Quarter
During the second quarter of the year, suburban home searches by city dwellers in the 100 largest metro areas increased to 51%, the highest level…
Housing Industry Growth Stifled as Lumber Prices Soar
The demand for single-family homes remains a promising spot for the economy, but expensive lumber prices may limit what can be done to meet the…
Leading Single-Family Landlord Wants 80,000 More Suburban Homes
Leading single-family landlord Invitation Homes reported higher occupancy rates and revenue than predicted for the second quarter. Now, the…
Home Prices Rise in June, Economists Predict the Trend Won't Last Long
Home prices are being driven up month-to-month, but these increasing home prices may be a short-lived trend. In May, national home prices grew…
More 'Small-Dollar Mortgages' Could Help Bridge Homeownership Gap
One problem with affordable housing is that potential buyers still need loans, but those loans may not be big enough in the eyes of banks and…
Florida's Master Planned Communities Lead State's Rebound
In an unforeseen turn of events, a rebound of demand from home buyers is hitting Florida as their total COVID-19 cases near half a million.…
Home Sale Prices See Largest Increase Since 2014
Strong buyer demand continues to fuel the housing market’s unprecedented recovery. For the period ending on July 26, pending home sales, mortgage…
The Markets Most Recovered Since Start of the Pandemic
The housing market has proven to be generally immune to the economy’s current predicament, though some areas are faring better than others.…
Leadership
NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Chuck Fowke named NAHB's new chair; a look at new single-family home inventory
Housing Market’s Contribution to GDP Highest in 13 Years
The current market’s historically low interest rates, housing shortage, and revived interest on the importance of the home have proven that…