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
Wages Are Accelerating Fastest in These Cities
Workers in Columbus, Ohio, enjoyed the best annual wage gains in the country
Experts Project Where Mortgage Rates Are Headed
Interest rates are expected to steadily increase the next 12 months, ending at 5 percent in the third quarter of 2016
WalletHub Ranks 25 of Healthiest U.S. Housing Markets
Boston, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio currently are the healthiest housing markets
5 Takeaways From D.R. Horton’s Results
Five things that can be learned about the new-home market from D.R. Horton’s latest numbers
Americans Think Real Estate Is the Best Investment, Survey Finds
Experts say investors get more peace of mind from the tangible aspects of real estate compared to stocks and bonds
6 Things June’s Housing Starts Tell Us
Trulia’s Chief Economist Selma Hepp says 2015 may be the best year for housing
Is Housing Entering Another Bubble?
One analyst says there’s good reason to believe we’re entering a bubble, while another says price growth is caused by lack of supply
Harvard Joint Center Releases 2015 Report on State of Nation’s Housing
Ownership at 25-year low; demand for rental housing remains strong
Labor + Trade Relations
Trade Shortage Dilemma
There is a way for builders to overcome the labor shortage
What to Expect in the Second Half of 2015 for the Housing Market
One expert says activity from first-time buyers is crucial to avoid the market from slowing down too much later this year
