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
Easing Conditions Not Enough for These Buyers
Despite recent dips in home sales and slower price appreciation, middle-class homebuyers are still feeling…
The Labor Market's Missing Middle
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) labor economist David Autor recently explained why…
Supply, Demand Up in Denver Rental Market
The average rent price decreased in the last two quarters of 2018 in Denver, with record unit absorption, according to the latest survey data from…
Builders at Risk Despite Market Health
Zelman & Associates founder, CEO, and housing analyst Ivy Zelman is bearish on…
December's Sales Surprise
Existing home sales dropped 6.4 percent in December 2018, and the size of the…
Escape From New York
While the population of New York City is growing, the share of people leaving is greater. In fact, new…
Poll: Confidence in the U.S. Economy Sinking
Americans' outlook on the national economy is becoming more bleak. The latest Gallup poll…
The Only Major Market That Lost Renters in 2018
The "bounce" to Houston's rental market of displaced homeowners from Hurricane Harvey "came and went," according to new data from analytics firm …
