4 Cities Where Housing Inventory Now Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Antonio leads with the greatest surge in the number of homes available post-pandemic
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Average Homebuyer Income Increased Considerably in 'Pandemic Boomtowns'
Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Housing's New Now
There is no "new normal," only now. Use this time after the height of the pandemic and its upheaval to set the stage for sustainable success for your business
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
Market Data + Trends
Housing Inventory Continues to Dwindle As Prices Advance
In a normal world, buyer demand would have most likely eased up in October, but it does not appear to be headed that way. Homebuyer demand…
Construction
As Residential Construction Booms, Nonresidential Suffers
The residential construction industry has rebounded greatly since the beginning of the pandemic, but the same cannot be said for nonresidential…
Economics
Homes Were Snatched Up Two Weeks Faster in September
Listings in September only lasted an average of 54 days on the market, according to Realtor.com data. The site began tracking the number of days…
Consumer Confidence Rebounds from August Low
Consumer confidence shot up this month, showing that consumers have a better view of current business conditions, the job market, and economy.…
Buyers Are Still Here, But Homes Are Not
Home inventory remains at a historically low supply, which has pushed home prices up dramatically and brought sales time down to an average of 53…
Design
5 Interior Design Trends Affected by the Pandemic
The pandemic has been the single most influential event to impact interior design trends, a result of the pandemic drastically changing the way…
HUD Secretary Discusses Government Actions to Address Housing Issues
HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the agency's actions to address affordable housing and easing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners
Housing Markets
10 Cities at Greatest Risk for Possible Housing Crisis
Realtor.com warns of a housing crisis on the horizon for 10 US cities with the highest number of delinquent FHA loans. In August, nearly 17.4% of…
Labor + Trade Relations
How to Keep Team Motivation High and Create a Healthy Workplace
With numerous new challenges, concerns, and worries facing construction workers today, boosting workplace morale and improving on-site safety to ensure a healthy workplace may not be easy, but it's essential
More Sellers List, Yet Demand Remains Insatiable
New listings of homes for sale jumped by 6% compared to last year during the four-week period ending September 20 thanks to more sellers feeling…
