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Market Data + Trends
Pending Home Sales Are Slowing, but Experts Say the Market Is Turning a Corner
Home sales are falling amid mortgage rate volatility, but despite the slowdown, buyers are gradually mounting a market comeback
Financing
Americans Expect Mortgage Rates to Top 8% by the End of the Year
Most U.S. households anticipate steady interest rate hikes throughout 2023, but that also translates to a slowdown in home price growth
Affordability
The Most Affordable Markets for Buyers With Incomes Under the National Median
These affordable metros provide the best homebuying opportunities for Americans with household incomes below the national median
Financing
Why a Sudden Uptick in Mortgage Demand May Be Short-Lived
A series of recent bank closures led to a dip in the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, but housing experts warn more gains are ahead
Building Materials
Led by Ready-Mix Concrete, Building Materials Prices Inch Higher
Ready-mix concrete prices are rising at a historic pace, and prices for other commonly used building materials aren't far behind
Accessibility
Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Desperation Is Leading to a Rise in Real Estate Fraud
Real estate scammers are targeting budget-conscious buyers and wreaking havoc on the for-sale market, and experts say the situation could get worse as market dynamics continue to shift
Demographics
In a Volatile Market, Baby Boomers Are Coming Out on Top
The share of baby boomers closing on home purchases is rising, likely because a growing number of millennials and first-time buyers are being forced out of the for-sale market by sky high prices
Mighty Buildings Opens New Factory to 3D Print Homes at Scale
The company's offsite manufacturing process cuts on-site building time by as much as 50%, providing for the completion of a home’s envelope in less than one week with near zero waste.
Jobsite Safety
NAHB Offers Strategies and Resources for Managing Mental Health
The National Association of Home Builders adds new content to its resources aimed at raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention for construction workers