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
Operations
Ways Home Builders Can Manage Material Availability Risk
As global and domestic supply chains are affected by the pandemic, home builders can take steps to help minimize builder risk and improve operations
Buyers Face Delays, Sellers Pull Homes Off the Market, Realtor.com Reports
In the beginning of the coronavirus’ spread in the United States, the housing market remained relatively…
Economics
5 Simple Graphs That Show How This Is Not Another Great Recession
As unemployment claims soar and home sales slow, those who were in business in the late 2000s are probably…
How Are Buyers and Sellers Feeling During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Both buyer and seller sentiment were down in March, but sellers are particularly wary of how the coronavirus…
Which Cities Are Most at Risk for Coronavirus-Caused Foreclosures?
While stay-at-home orders continue and unemployment soars, the coronavirus is hitting the economy hard. As builders look around, they may be…
Economics
NAHB Finds Home Building Could Spark Economic Recovery
Want to restart an economy? Build homes. Constructing 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-…
How Is the Coronavirus Affecting the Housing Shortage?
Before the coronavirus forced many Americans' daily routines to come to a screeching halt, the country was…
Paycheck Protection Program: Builders Uncertain But Hopeful Pursuing Coronavirus Relief Loans
While the federal PPP offers a ray of hope for builders, many building companies—despite their best efforts—are being left with little choice but to lay off employees
Economics
Can Home Builders Lead the Way to Economic Recovery?
A recent NAHB estimate of the national economic impact of home building shows what builders already know: Residential and…