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
The Share Of Households With A Stay-At-Home Parent Holds Steady
The days of a primary breadwinner father and a stay-at-home mother are long over. Now, it’s more common for a child to grow up with a…
Recent Fed Rate Hike Could Be Good For The Housing Market
Last week, the Federal Reserve opted to raise the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, a move that is certain to impact mortgage…
Correlation Found Between Higher Rents And Poor Health
Zillow found that there is a correlation nationwide between higher median rents and a larger share of local residents…
Buyers Face Intense Competition When Searching For A New Home
Rising prices, climbing mortgage rates, and a lack of available homes have made it a sellers’ market
Single-Family And Multifamily Construction Starts Show Solid Gains In February
Total housing starts posted in increase in February, with a solid gain for single-family construction and ongoing elevated levels of multifamily…
Lack Of Inventory Helps Drive New-Home Prices To Record Highs
Zillow reports that the number of new homes built each year has steadily increased, but is still well below…
Immigrant Workers Don't Make Up A Majority In Any U.S. Industry
Although immigrants are more likely than U.S.-born workers to be employed in a number of specific jobs, including plasterers and stucco masons,…
Remodeling Activity Projected To Grow In Most Metros
Spending on home improvements is expected to increase this year in 43 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, according to a new report from…
New-Home Supply Looks Good Now, But Caution Is Advised
According to Trulia’s chief economist Ralph McLaughlin, new-home starts and and completions were up in…
Regulation Rollback Boosts Home-Builder Confidence
Home-builder sentiment reached its highest point in 12 years, propelled by industry approval of early steps by President Donald Trump to roll back…
