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
Zillow: Atlanta No. 1 With a Good Job Market and Affordable Housing
Job creation in affordable Atlanta has landed The Big Peach in Zillow’s sweet spot
Seven Housing Markets in Bubble Territory
Homes in seven markets have seen less growth than the previous quarter over a two year period
RealtyTrac Ranks Top 10 Buyer and Seller Markets
Most U.S. markets favor either sellers or buyers
Most Economists Say There Is No Housing Bubble
This month marks the 35th consecutive month of a climb in home prices
Home Building Acceleration Hints at Momentum in U.S. Economy
Economists still divided on how upbeat the housing market should be about last month’s housing start numbers
Commuting Distance and Housing Affordability
As commuting distance grows, nearby housing affordability does not, studies find
Success Tip: Share Your Secret Sauce
Open-source sharing of best practices can be your key to success
Jarod Blaney on Stanley Martin's Merger and Lessons Learned From the Recession
Stanley Martin's COO talks about the downturn and the company's challenges after merging with Piedmont Realty & Construction
Fund Managers Bet on Suburbs as Millennials Start to Settle Down
Once notorious for shunning the 'burbs, Millennial demand for suburban homes is growing
Hot Market Won’t Last For Long
Past trends show that a spike in rates can greatly affect demand for homes