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
30-Year Mortgage Blocking Wealth-Building?
In a new study of 10,000 American millionaires, author Chris Hogan and researchers…
Business Management
Home Building’s ‘DEW Line’
What are your early indicators that something is going wrong?
Peaks, Valleys of Homes Sold Above List Price
At the end of 2018, the share of homes selling for more than their listing price…
Zoning
New Study Complicates Zoning Reform
A new study of upzoning in Chicago, published in the journal…
The Fastest-Growing Renter Segment
The number of high-income renter households is growing faster than…
Market Data + Trends
For-Sale Supply Up in January
The supply of for-sale homes grew in January 2019, up 6 percent annually, and in…