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
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
Economics
Sales + Marketing: Hidden Perils of a Hot Market
Brisk business means increased revenue, happy salespeople, and satisfied shareholders. If you're less than prudent, it can also spell danger
Builders
KB Home Sold to More First-Time Buyers
There is cause for optimism, though Wall Street Journal real estate reporter Kris Hudson says a "heavily muted" one.
Home Prices Today Are on Stable Ground
Housing market prices are in a comfortable balance, experts say
High Price of Land means Low Construction Starts
Builders have to pay more for land, which means building bigger, more expensive homes is a safer bet to break even
Greenspan: The U.S. Housing Market Is Stagnating
Construction isn’t pulling the country out of recessions anymore
Most Americans Think We’re Still in the Housing Crisis
A majority of Americans are pessimistic about buying a home
Denver Builders Scramble to Meet Demand
Only 8,000 permits were pulled last year, compared to 13,000 in 1994
Homeownership Rate Will Decline Further as Demographics Shift
Rising rents, mounting student debt, and a shift in demographics contribute to the U.S. homeownership rate’s continuing decline
Business Management
Fear of First-Timers?
This week I read that Ivy Zelman, generally acknowledged as the top homebuilding financial analyst, was laying it on pretty heavy to builders at a…
