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
'I Can’t Afford LA'
It’s not a Randy Newman song, but being the least affordable housing market in the nation is a distinction that Los Angeles has taken from San…
Housing Prices Continue to Rise as Inventory Falls in January
Compared to 2019, the start of 2020 looks promising. But two pressing issues remain that could threaten the otherwise relatively stable housing…
Economics
Why Economists Say the Affordable Housing Crisis Is the Next National Priority
Wages are up. Unemployment is low. Yet for many Americans, homeownership is out of question. As the inventory shortage deepens, both housing costs…
Taylor Morrison Exits Slow-Selling Chicago Market, No Plan to Return
Taylor Morrison, the sixth largest home builder in the nation, sold 232 of its suburban lots to a competitor, effectively pulling out of the…
How the Rising Cost of Child Care Is Holding Americans Back
One of the main reasons people invest in a home is to accommodate their growing family. But for some, their new children are the reason they…
Builders
Taylor Morrison CEO Talks the Inventory Shortage, Corporate Diversity
Taylor Morrison is having a good year: The housing giant recently announced that its net sales grew 25 percent to over 10,000 homes for the first…
How Will the Next Recession Affect the Housing Market?
If potential homebuyers are waiting for home prices to drop drastically during the next Recession, they may be disappointed. On the flip side,…
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point Since 2016
If you were excited for the start of the spring homebuyinig season, you’ll be ecstatic to hear this: After months of already low interest rates,…
What Are the Top Two Financial Fears Shared by Nearly Half of Americans?
The economy is strong, and the housing market is relatively stable, save for the lack of inventory. Despite these details, however, Americans are…
Government + Policy
President Trump Signs Tax Extenders Into Law
NAHB Policy Briefing | Tax extenders are temporary provisions in the tax code that have expired and have to be cleared by Congress retroactively each year in order for filers to take them / Single-family home starts data
