What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
A Look at the Boom in Home Builder Stocks During 2023
In 2023, stocks for the 10 biggest U.S. home builders outperformed the S&P 500. What does that say about the housing market?
Housing Demand Could Rebound in 2024 as Mortgage Rates Ease
The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts lower mortgage rates could bring homebuyers back into the market in 2024
The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market
Mortgage rates just surpassed a 23-year high, and experts say more rate hikes are on the horizon
Why Does the Housing Market Feel Like It's 1996?
The number of mortgage applications is currently at levels not seen since the mid-'90s
High Monthly Housing Expenses Are a Cause for Pause
With high median monthly mortgage payments, prospective buyers and sellers aren't too eager to jump into the for-sale market
Financials
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Not Enough to Boost Mortgage Applications
Mortgage application volume, refinancing applications, and mortgage rates took a hit last week compared to the previous week, reports CNBC.…
Market Data + Trends
Existing Home Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Month
Existing single-family home sales dropped in April for the third consecutive month as a result of historically low inventory, reports MarketWatch…
Financials
Mortgage Demand Pulls Back as Average Mortgage Passes $400,000
Higher home prices mean higher mortgages and buyers today are now applying for $411,400 mortgages on average, the highest since February. But a…
Market Data + Trends
Bidding Wars are Top Reason Keeping Buyers From Purchasing
More active homebuyers are struggling to purchase due to bidding wars and less due to affordability. The National Association of Home Builders…
Construction
Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices
Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% of the total median sales price of a new home, according to a…
Housing Policy + Finance
How Capital Gains Tax Reform Could Help Struggling Buyers
The current housing market continues to spiral with few homes for sale and hungry buyers, pushing home prices up and buyer hopes down, but one…
Financials
The Resmark Companies Wants to Buy Your Model Homes
On this installment of The Weekly, learn how The Resmark Companies' new model home sale-leaseback program works for large volume builders, freeing…
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyers Are Paying More for Existing Homes Than New Ones
Limited housing stock and insatiable demand are causing homebuyers to pay more for existing homes than newly built ones. This marks the first year…
Market Data + Trends
Consumers Grow Fearful of a Housing Crash
Concern about the fierce housing market and a potential bubble appears to be rising amongst consumers. Google searches for, “When is the housing…
Market Data + Trends
Is It Better to Invest in Stocks or Housing? Americans Say Housing
A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90% of Americans prefer owning their primary residence than investing in the stock…
