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
Best Cities To Invest In A Home
Between the increase in home values, manageable property tax rate, and low property crime rate, Fremont, Calif., is one of the best…
7 Million Homeowners Have Middling Equity
People who are breaking even aren’t motivated to sell, creating a lack of inventory
Home Prices Accelerate In December
CoreLogic’s home price index increased 0.8 percent during December and was up 7.2 percent from a year ago.
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Construction Sector Has 77,000 Fewer Unfilled Jobs Since July
According to NAHB analysis and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, residential construction…
Buyers Search For Starter Homes In A Sea Of Premium Listings
According to data from Trulia, nearly 27 percent of all searches were for starter homes during Q4 of 2016. Problem is,…
Austin Tops List Of 100 Best Places To Live
The secret has long been out on Austin, Texas. Around 50 people move there every day, drawn to the city’s music scene, good weather, and…
Housing Market Nears Full Economic Recovery
The NAHB/First American Leadings Markets Index (LMI) increased to .99 in Q4 2016, just .01 away from the last level of normality.
…January Was The Best Month For Economic Confidence
Americans were more optimistic than pessimistic about the economy last month.
Gallup's U.S. Economic…
Demand May Withstand Rising Mortgage Rates And Tight Inventory
The number of available homes keeps dropping, and mortgage rates have been rising since November. Buyer demand is expected to remain…
Small Homes Appreciate The Fastest In Most Of The Largest Metros
A lack of starter home inventory and the demand for homes in city centers have been cited as reasons for the price increases