Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
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
What Will 2020 Bring for Buyers and Renters?
It’s the start of a new year, and everyone has a spring in their step, especially builders. There seems to be good news left and right about…
Mortgage Rates Rise in Response to Foreign Affairs
The geopolitical stage has had some tense moments the past month, from the conflict with Iran to the trade deal with China. And these nail-biting…
5 Unconventional Expert Predictions for 2020
Even the most straight forward, well-informed financial predictions sometimes fall flat, which is why Sanjiv Das, CEO of Caliber Home Loans, says…
Low Mortgage Rates in 2020 May Lead to an Early Homebuying Season
Good news for home builders and homebuyers alike: The housing market rang in the new year with mortgage rates about 80 basis points lower than at…
Fire Victims Fight for Slice of Pie in $13.5 Billion PG&E Wildfire Settlement
Splitting the bill with friends at a restaurant can be hard enough—imagine having to decide how to allocate $13.5 billion to government agencies,…
Which Region Is Most Likely to Outperform in 2020?
If you’re looking for the next hot housing markets for the new year, head south. Zillow surveyed over 100 economists and real estate agents for…
The Other Side of the Affordable Housing Shortage
For consumers, the housing shortage plaguing much of the nation has been a consistent thorn in their sides. But for home builders and investors,…
New Home Sales Mark Best Three Months Since 2007
It’s time for a holiday toast. A decade of builders’ hard work and resiliency has finally paid off: September, October, and November's new home…
Lot Shortage Eases Up, But Recovery Is Still Long and Winding Road
The lot shortage eased up in 2019, a year which has ended on a generally good note for the home building industry. Still, questions remain as we…