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
Market Data + Trends
5 Keys to First-Time Buyers
In 2016, first-timers accounted for 46 percent of all homebuyers in the U.S…
Next Housing Boom Fueled by Wage Growth
The last housing boom was pushed up by riskier lending practices that ultimately led to a crash. The next boom may be more sustainable, helped by…
Codes + Standards
This Week's Codes and Standards, April 15
Millions of homes may be lost to flooding from climate change by 2100, L.A. County's first sustainability plan, ICC's legal battle, investment capital flooding coastal home developments at risk for flooding, and Tesla's solar sales
Market Data + Trends
10 Least Hazardous Metros
A new metro study finds that nine out of the top 10 metros least likely to…
Rates Rise With Spring Selling Season
This week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.12 percent, rising four basis points over the previous week, according to the latest data…
The Suburban Divide
New metro analysis based on Census data studies how families with and without children sort…
Market Data + Trends
Austin Is America's Best... Again
The latest from U.S. News & World Report finds…
12 Markets With the Highest Property Tax Growth
According to Attom Data Solutions, average property taxes on a…
