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
COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market
After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Homeownership Rate Up First Quarter 2020
Despite every setback 2020 has had to offer, there is still some housing market momentum leftover from the end of 2019. Thanks to low mortgage…
How Is Demand Responding to Current Housing Market Conditions?
With all the signs of economic slowdown, it does not take an industry expert to know that the coronavirus is negatively impacting home sales. But…
Mortgage Applications Surge May Signal Return of Homebuyer Confidence
Need a midweek pick-me-up? The housing market is showing early signs that it could be making a comeback as the weekly mortgage application volume…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Safety Guidance for Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a safety alert with guidance for the construction industry. Available in English…
Americans Cautious Even Before Coronavirus' Full Economic Impact
For the sixth consecutive year, fewer Americans are planning on buying a home in the next 12 months than the year before, according to NAHB's…
How Will Home Prices Fare in the Next 12 Months?
A question on many builders’ minds right now is where home prices will go in the next 12 months, especially with the volatility of the market due…
Home Builder Will Pay 6 Months of Mortgages for Healthcare Workers, First Responders
Though new home sales have been on the uptick, they’re still nowhere near healthy. One home builder in Texas, Megatel Homes, has an unusual plan…
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Bolstered by Renters Escaping Dense, Urban Apartments
Late March and early April were brutal for home sales as they fell 85 percent below the same time last year by early, according to John Burns Real…
HBI Extends Free Online Learning Resources for Students
When the coronavirus first started disrupting students’ schedules, the Home Builders Institute jumped into action by offering free online learning…
Will the Pandemic Accelerate Millennial Homeownership?
With unemployment claims at record highs and much of the economy struggling to get by, the concept of the coronavirus pandemic actually increasing…