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
California Builders Position Themselves as Part of Drought Solution
Several builders argue that a moratorium on new construction will result in more harm than good
NAHB Spring Forecast: Builders Have a Lot of Catching Up to Do
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe predicts housing starts will increase 9 percent to finish the year at 704,000 homes and jump 39 percent in 2016 to 977,000.
Housing Experts Say to Break from Stagnation, Regulatory Reform is Needed
What do housing experts think is needed for the housing market to fully recover?
Low Interest Rates Aren’t Here to Stay
What happens next after the federal funds rate increases?
Experts Forecast that the Housing Market will Perk Up
Factors include an increase in household formation rate
What Millennials Sacrifice for Homeownership
Choosing between buying a home or continue saving is difficult for many Millennials
Manufactured Homes Are Affordable Option for Some Bay Area Buyers
The San Jose Mercury tells the stories of owners of prefabricated homes in the Adobe Wells Home Park in Sunnyvale, Calif.
March Employment Figures Below Expectations
According to the NAHB, data from The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a disappointing 126,000 new jobs in March, well below expectations.
…Subprime Mortgages Are Rebranding
According to The New York Times, the term “subprime mortgages” after the housing bust is “almost synonymous with the insidious loan products of…
How California’s Drought Affects Its Housing Market’s Future
Both water and housing are scarce resources in the Golden State
