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
San Francisco Complex Offers 200 Housing Units Plus Support Services
San Francisco's City Gardens affordable housing complex offers on-site social services for families transitioning from being unhoused
Builder Confidence Up in February
With interest rates flat, builder sentiment was up four points to 62 in the…
Innovation
Innovating to Cut Costs
A recent expert panel concluded that better collaboration and integration of …
Emerging Trend in Construction Loans
In 2018, interest rates for residential acquisition, development, and …
Be Flexible When Looking for Rigid Foam Insulation
The residential construction industry likes to stick with what it knows when it comes to rigid foam insulation. For BASF’s Justin DeMarco, that’s a mindset that needs to change.
Filling in the Middle
Developers are increasingly addressing the need for a greater variety of housing options for middle-income households, or…
'Cracking the Code' of Product in Phoenix
Phoenix, Ariz., one of the fastest-growing metros in the nation, has sustained demand and home price growth. A recent…
