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
Housing Market Recovery May Be W-Shaped. What Does That Mean?
Though the housing industry appears to be on the upswing again, economists at Realtor.com warn that recovery may look more like a “W” than a “V”…
How Buyers, Sellers Are Behaving in 4 Metros Hit Hard by Coronavirus
Coronavirus hit Seattle, New Orleans, Detroit, and Chicago hard, so Redfin analyzed how the outbreaks affected delistings, new listings, and home…
How Will 15% Unemployment Affect the Housing Industry?
Nearly 15 percent of Americans are furloughed or out of a job…
Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
With many Americans facing uncertainty in their employment, health, and everyday lives, it makes sense that they lack confidence in the housing…
Is the Housing Market Recovering? Too Early to Tell, Real Estate Consultant Says
Search activity and loans for purchase volume are up, but does that mean the housing market is making a recovery? Though these are positive signs…
Economics
Reasons for Economic Recovery, and How Builders Can Plan for It
More than two months into an economic downturn that rivals the worst of the Great Recession, Robert Dietz and his team are working to help builders make sense of COVID-19's impact on the housing industry
Will There Be Another Housing Market Crash?
March housing sales statistics are rolling in, and we’re finally seeing some of the effects that the coronavirus is having on the housing market—…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Builders Foster Collaboration Over Competition to Weather Current Market Conditions
American life completely changed in the course of a month, and for builders, it is a time to come together to figure out to navigate this new…
How Far Will the $1,200 Stimulus Check Go for Owners and Renters?
A much-needed $1,200 will be hitting qualifying Americans’ bank accounts pretty soon, thanks to the…
NAHB
NAHB's Jobsite Map Helps Builders Track Local Mandates
The National Association of Home Builders is providing a range of resources for home builders, including a map detailing which states and municipalities have enacted orders that affect where builders can continue working
