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
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
Despite Strong Price Gains, South Florida Home Values Fall Short Of Peak Levels
Several counties in the Miami market are still reeling from the housing bubble.
The Sun Sentinel…
Young Homeowners Are Spending More On Renovations
First-time buyers spent an average of $33,800 on upgrades in 2016, 22 percent more than the previous year
Retail Job Loss Could Impact Rental Market
Over the first three months of 2017, department and general merchandise stores across the country cut 71,000 jobs, wiping out two years…
Most States Expect Stable Home Price Growth Over The Next Year
According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey, NAR members project a 4 percent home price change over the…
America’s Suburbs Are Becoming Poorer
The suburbs were once synonymous with economic mobility and the American Dream, but that is no longer the case.
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Wyoming, South Dakota Among the Best Places For Retirement
The millions of people that have moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement are onto something.
The New York…
Private Residential Construction Spending Continues To Grow
Recent analysis from NAHB found that total private residential construction spending grew 1.2 percent in March to a…
Good Jobs Are Available In Sun Belt Cities
With strong employment growth, salaries, and opportunities, several southern cities including Miami, Orlando, and Raleigh, N.C., are…
Facts And Figures For First-Time Homebuyers
This just may be the year that people step up and become homeowners. According to Realtor.com, more than half of home…
The Housing Market’s Recovery Has Been Uneven And Underwhelming
Only 34 percent of homes have had their value reach their pre-recession peak
