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
Home Values in Large Cities Growing Faster than in Rural
As the longest economic expansion in U.S. history continues, the bulk of job creation occurred in major cities. During previous recoveries rural…
Home Prices Have Been Rising for 32 Consecutive Months
The end of the second quarter of 2019 marked 32 consecutive months of home price growth, Forbes reports.
According to…
Data Will Help Housing Weather the Next Recession
Tim Mayopoulos, the former chief executive of Fannie Mae and current president of Blend a financial technology company that helps banks digitizes…
What a Recession Could Mean for Real Estate
The real estate market isn’t likely to be at the forefront of the next recession, but it will still be affected by one, Realtor.com…
Economics
Looking at the Interest Rate Environment
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Business Management
Recession Survival Tactics for Home Builders
How do you prepare for a downturn? Battle-hardened industry pros offer their insights and advice
Existing-Home Sales Edge Up in July
Existing-home sales were up a modest 2.5% in July from a month prior, spurred by lower mortgage rates, MarketWatch reports.…
July Market Update: Home Value Growth Continues to Slow
Home value growth continued to slow in July for the seventh straight month, normalizing after years of rapid increase, Zillow…
Housing Fundamentals Remain Strong
Market volatility this week has led many to believe that a recession is on the horizon, Curbed reports. But how would it affect…
Home Supply Sees First Decline in a Year
Home supply saw a 3.4% decrease year-over-year in July, the first decline in supply in the last year, Redfin reports.
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