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
2020 May Be Another Rough Year for Homebuyers
Buyers better buckle up. 2020 is going to be another tough ride for them, especially those looking to find an entry-level home, according to a…
New Year, Similar Market: Why 2020 May Be Another Rough One
Builder confidence is up, housing starts are projected to increase, and more entry-level homes will come to the market next year. But this will…
What to Expect in 2020 Real Estate and Strategic Moves for Buyers and Sellers
The new year will bring changes to the housing market. But it won’t be a dramatic shift. Instead, the trends will be intensifications of what the…
U.S. Defies Odds and Continues Longest Postwar Economic Expansion
The U.S. economy is like a charismatic movie lead who continues to succeed against all odds. Despite the burden of tariffs due to international…
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Pro Builder 2020 Housing Forecast
Optimism reigns as the home building industry enters a new decade
Economics
How Concerned Should Home Builders Be About a Recession?
There are good reasons for builders to feel cautiously optimistic for 2020
How Americans Really Feel About a Recession, By the Numbers
Do Americans believe a recession is coming in 2020? Survey says: yes. But the full picture is more complicated than that. Although a majority…
What Role Did Speculation Play in the Housing Crash?
If subprime mortgages are a prime suspect for the Great Recession, a new working paper suggests that housing speculation was a major partner in…
Top Economist Lowers Recession Risk for 2020
A top Wall Street economist lowered the recession risk for the new year. Still, we’re not out of the woods yet. Though down from his earlier…
Economics
What Are the Top 2020 Predictions From Redfin?
It’s 2020: Bidding wars are on the rise, streets are going car-free, and climate change looms in homebuyers’ minds—at least that is the future…
