IHP Capital Partners' Richard Whiteley Discusses Land Opportunity for Home Builders
For builders seeking buildable lots, migration, remote work, and renters are all having an impact
Home Buyers Drive Up Mortgage Demand Ahead of More Expected Gains in the Spring
Mortgage rates are at their highest levels since March 2020, and more gains could price some buyers out of the housing market altogether
Lumber Volatility Reaches 75-Year High as Material Prices Increase 1.5% in December
The never-ending woes of softwood lumber prices strike the building industry yet again
A National Inflation Storm Could Spell Trouble for America’s Housing Market
Housing is the largest expense for the vast majority of Americans, and the latest CPI report shows that it’s draining people’s bank accounts faster than ever before
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Economics
Consumer Price Index Points to Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022
Inflation is at its highest peak since the early 1980s, and 2022 may see more gains
Economics
Mortgage Rates Hit New Peak, But Home Prices Show No Sign of Dropping
Prospective buyers hit with “triple whammy” housing hurdles as mortgage rates increase
Market Data + Trends
Single-Family Homeowner Wealth Reaches $225,000 Over 10-Year Period
Homeowners who purchased a single-family existing home 10 years ago could rake in significant home equity gains in an elevated seller’s market
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks
NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022
Housing Policy + Finance
Rising Home Prices Mean Higher Loan Limits for the New Year
Conforming loan limits will increase in about 100 pricey housing markets as 2021 comes to a close
Financing
Mortgage Rates Steadily Decline, but Low Housing Supply Keeps Buyers Out of the Game
What a drop in mortgage rates and current market conditions could mean for those looking to buy a home
Market Data + Trends
4 Key Factors of the 2022 Housing Market
Will tense market conditions finally subside? Here’s what leading economists and analysts predict for 2022
Government + Policy
Federal Reserve Announces Tighter Monetary Policy
Rising inflation will move the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy further from its accommodative stance that has supported the economic rebound from the 2020 recession
Financials
Home Price Appreciation Benefits Some Homeowners but Leaves Many More Scrambling
While some are swimming in equity, others are drowning in debt—and losing their homes as a result
Economics
Americans Prepare for Higher Inflation but Decelerating Home Prices in 2022
Prices for basic goods and services are steadily rising across the country, but Americans seem optimistic about housing prices for the new year
