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
The Nation’s Top Industry Hotspots
These regions with “advanced industries” show promise of future prosperity.
Economists’ Forecasts Vary on How Strong Housing Will Be This Year
Though most are optimistic, some are more bullish than others
Los Angeles' Small-Lot Homes
Is LA's small-lot ordinance hurting the American Dream for more Angelenos?
Job Growth Drives Home Price Increase Instead of Rebound Effect
Markets with the fastest job growth have the largest price increases
A Look into the Cost-Effectiveness of Low-Down-Payment Loans
Prospective buyers today have a variety of low-down-payment programs to choose from
Sales Slow at Top 20 Master Planned Communities
But while those numbers indicate a drop from 2013, the group still outperformed home sales nationwide, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting
Home Price Forecast Strongest for Lower Tier and Midwest
Milwaukee ranks No.1, and the low end of the housing market is positioned to take the lead in price growth in 2015, according to Clear Capital's latest forecast.
Falling Oil Prices: Good or Bad for Home Builders?
According to the Wall Street Journal, economists differ on how falling oil prices affect the housing industry.
Some economists…
Lennar’s Results Tell us 5 Things About the New-Home Market
The fiscal fourth quarter results of Lennar Corp. contains good news for homebuyers, not so good for investors.
Home Builders: Building and Finance
In some markets, banks are becoming more aggressive with construction loans and are even financing land development
