Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?
The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
Affordability Crisis Forcing Women to Reconsider Having Kids
American women are having kids later in life than in previous eras, and a new survey showcases how the…
Housing Weakness Casts Shadow on Overall Economy
The latest expert analysis on housing market conditions says that while…
Homeowners Less Likely to Remodel in 2019
Homebuying and selling are primary drivers for remodeling projects, but with…
Economics
Market Watchers Say Stocks, Shutdown Stunting Sales
Home sales data for December 2018 had a lot of industry…
These U.S. Cities Are 'Recession-Proof'
A new ranking analyzes U.S. cities based on how "recession-proof" they are. The…
How Homeowners Are Financing Renovation Projects
Homeowners are increasingly using their savings to finance home renovation projects rather than their…
The New Era of Unconventional Mortgage Loans
Lenders are issuing more unconventional mortgage loans that…
