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
Mortgage Rates Increase Along With Hopes of China Trade Dispute Resolution
Foreign affairs such as the trade dispute with China and Brexit can hit close to home, affecting even the housing market. Mortgage rates increased…
The Houses Lost to the Home Building Oligarchy
Lack of competition in the home building industry leads to approximately 150,000 fewer homes a year, according to a recent…
Q+A
NAHB Economist Robert Dietz Talks ‘Growth Recession’ and Housing in 2020
Q&A with the National Association of Home Builders' chief economist to answer some of the industry's burning questions about the housing market and economic forecast
Home Building Retreats While Manufacturing Struggles
U.S. homebuilding tumbled from more than a 12-year high in September, but single-family home construction rose for a fourth straight month,…
Optimism Building Despite Housing Start Slump
Housing starts declined but other economic measures suggest that the construction slowdown could be temporary.
September starts fell more…
What's Keeping Mortgage Rates From Sinking Lower?
Interest rates have been plummeting, but the cost of taking out a mortgage hasn’t fallen as fast.
Falling rates are usually a…
The Housing Market’s Rebound Is No Mirage
One place where the Federal Reserve's “mid-cycle adjustment” is playing out according to script is in the housing market, which at 15% is the…
Consumer Confidence in Housing Weakens
Although most consumers believe now is a good time to buy a home, a growing number of respondents in the monthly Fannie Mae consumer sentiment…
Mortgage Interest Rates: How Low Can They Go?
Economists at Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are forecasting low mortgage rates, slowing home price appreciation,…
Lower Mortgage Rates Bringing in Buyers
The sell-off in the stock market is causing an unexpected turnaround in mortgage interest rates.
The average rate on the popular 30-…
