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 Best Times To Buy, Sell, And Build A House
Spring is the start of the homebuying season, but a little patience pays off.
SmartAsset says the…
What To Expect From Mortgage Rates In 2017
Plans for tax cuts and fiscal stimulus could lead to stronger economic growth, which in turn could lead to higher mortgage rates later…
Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Houston, And Other Cities Where An Average Salary Goes Far
The career site Glassdoor found the places where jobs are plentiful, salaries are competitive, and homes are affordable.
…Higher Rates Become Another Obstacle For Younger Buyers
Millennials already are dealing with saving for a down payment and improving their credit scores. Now higher interest rates are limiting…
More Sales Deals Are Falling Through, Especially With First-Time Buyers
The rate of failed sales increased to 4.3 percent from 1.4 percent from Q4 2014 to Q4 2016, and starter homes have the highest rate of broken deals
D.C. Region Sets Record For Median Home Price In December
Fueled by low inventory, the D.C. region’s housing market set a record for median price in the month of December and matched the record for annual…
For Houston's Housing Market, 2016 Was A Very Good Year
Despite strong economic headwinds facing Houston in 2016, the housing market saw a record number of home sales. According to a year-end report…
Top 10 Metro Areas For STEM Job Seekers
STEM professionals in search of a job should head for metro areas such as Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.; San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.;…
Oak Ridge, Tenn., Is The Safest City In The United States
Yes, the home of the Oak Ridge Boys is currently the safest city in America, with a remarkably low crime rate (last year there were just seven…
10 Cities Where The Land Is Worth More Than The Home On It
In some U.S. cities, the value of the land actually outweighs that of the house that sits on it. Realtor.com…
