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
Coronavirus Resources and Information
NAHB’s Response to COVID-19, Supporting Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | As Americans respond to COVID-19, the National Association of Home Builders is helping members respond to the novel coronavirus and evolving economic slowdown / Economic outlook
Market Data + Trends
Up to the Challenge? Builders Face Down a Range of Obstacles
From short-term bumps to multiyear hurdles, survey results reveal the key challenges builders face
Is Home Building Essential? The Department of Homeland Security Says Yes
If you still remember being cut from a school play or sports team, you can put that angst to bed because real…
Business Management Best Practices
In a Crisis, Think Like a Donkey (+ 15 Tips for Working Remotely)
Like the fable of the donkey stuck down a well, there's a lot of panic about the current pandemic and associated economic challenges. But, like the moral of that fable, every adversity can be turned into a stepping stone
Economics
Record-Breaking Number of Unemployment Applications Likely Understated, According to Zillow Market Update
In one week, 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment, shattering previous records for applications in one…
Economics
How Much Will It Cost to Save Americans From Losing Their Homes Amid Coronavirus?
This one is going to sting: The worst case scenario cost to save Americans from losing their homes totals $162…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Shut Down or Still Working, Builders Respond to Coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus on builders differs from state to state. Here's how some companies are dealing with being shut down and the protocols others are implementing to keep work areas safe
Coronavirus' Hold on Housing Market Nearly Nationwide
Before the spread of the coronavirus, all the housing market's stars were aligned: Builders were confident, demand high, interest rates low, and…
