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
Residential Remodeling Spending Reached High Of $340 Billion In 2015
Spending on home improvement projects is higher than ever and is expected to get even stronger.
According to …
California Is The Toughest State For First-Time Homebuyers
Low inventory and expensive houses puts the squeeze on Millennials who are looking to buy
Defining the Generations
The authors offer their assessment of where home builders’ biggest opportunities may lie
Foreclosure Filings At Lowest Level Since 2006
Last year, foreclosure filings were reported on 933,045 U.S. properties—down from more than 3 million in 2009 and 2010
Residents Can Retire The Earliest In Philadelphia
Based on incomes and living expenses, SmartAsset found that people in Philadelphia can retire as early as 58, the…
New Homes Are Outside Of The First-Time Buyer’s Price Range
While January was a positive month for new home sales, experts could only imagine what the figures would look like if first-time buyers…
USDA Home Loans Benefit Low- And Middle-Income Buyers
USDA Home Loans require no down payments and don’t need private mortgage insurance.
SmartAsset took a…
New Home Sales Up 3.7 Percent In January
After an unseasonably cold December across much of the U.S., a jump in sales was expected in January.
Zillow…
Cities Where Residents Are the Most And Least Mobile
People living in Detroit and Honolulu have tied down roots in their cities, but for much different reasons
The Most Lucrative Interior Remodeling Projects
Along with making the home look better, refinishing hardwood floors provides the highest money-back value of all the home improvement…
