Townhome Construction Gains in Popularity as Buyers Seek Medium-Density Housing
Townhouses made up 18% of single-family housing starts during Q1 2024
Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023
Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December
Top 10 Metros for New Homes in 2024
Punta Gorda, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., top the list of places where new-home construction is booming
US Housing Starts See Unexpected Surge in November
Census Bureau data show new-home construction was up 14.8% in November, suggesting the housing crunch may be easing
Exurban Areas Saw Most Growth in New Construction During Q3
NAHB's latest Home Building Geography Index shows exurban areas had the largest increase in market share for both single-family and multifamily construction
Pennsylvania Allocates $98M to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage
The state of Pennsylvania has allocated the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce more affordable housing units
New-Construction Projects
Despite Rising Costs, Home Builders Are Keeping a Steady Pace
Supply chain bottlenecks and inflated materials prices have become status quo for home builders throughout the pandemic, but that isn't slowing the pace of new housing construction
Building Materials
As Materials Prices Rise, One Phoenix-Based Company Is Building Homes With Foam
Rather than waiting for long-delayed lumber imports or turning to a short supply of pricey materials, Phoenix-based Strata International Group is building houses with foam
Codes + Standards
Federal Government Announces Initiative to Disaster-Proof Homes
The National Climate Task Force is pushing a federal initiative to fortify and protect homes in extreme weather hotspots across the United States
New-Construction Projects
California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought
California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements
The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
New-Construction Projects
Sun Belt Metros Lead the U.S. in Home Building
Sun Belt cities are building homes at a record pace to keep up with rising demand from migrating homebuyers
Multifamily
Condo Construction Is on the Rise
The multifamily housing market reported its strongest gains since 2008 in the first quarter of 2022
Community Development
Former Golf Courses Are Being Transformed Into Hubs for Housing Development
New residential homes are taking over fairways on abandoned golf courses across the U.S., but developers face a number of unforeseen challenges
New-Construction Projects
New and Improved Home Building for the Post-Pandemic Buyer
Builders are pushing through adversity to meet the demands of a changing consumer base post-pandemic
New-Construction Projects
Residential Construction Slowed for the Second Consecutive Month in April
Builders are slowing their pace of new home construction after demand from budget-conscious buyers dropped in April
