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
Home Prices Jump In February; Inventory Experiences Double-Digit Decline
Home prices in February increased 7.2 percent from a year ago to a median sale price of $260,900, making it the strongest February for price…
Short-Term Interest-Rate Hikes Are A Double-Edged Sword
The Federal Reserve has announced that short-term interest rates will increase 0.25 percent, followed by two similar increases later this year. In…
DIY-er Builds Five-Bedroom Home With Help From YouTube Tutorials
Nearly a decade ago, Cara Brookins, a mother and computer analyst in Little Rock, Ark., happened upon a house badly damaged by a tornado…
FHA To Reduce Insurance Premiums For Most Borrowers
The FHA has announced it will reduce the insurance premiums most borrowers will pay by a quarter of a percent,…
5 Tax Breaks That Will Disappear In 2017
The mortgage interest premium deduction and the medical expense exception for seniors are two tax breaks that consumers won’t be able to claim on…
The Perfect Marketing Budget For 2017
No budget? Proceed at your own risk. Or, check out our strategic spending guide for the coming year
Business Management
Ways for Home Builders to Reduce Direct Costs
Direct costs are usually the largest slice of the cost-component pie for home builders. Cutting those costs goes a long way toward saving your business money
Green Loans Are Turning Mortgage Lending Upside Down
Energy-efficient upgrades such as solar panels may be an important goal, but critics say there are too many negatives about the loans. Backed by…
Sales
Do You Know Your Breakeven Point?
To meet sales, marketing, and profit objectives, a firm grasp on a precise number isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential
Mergers + Acquisitions
6 Essentials for Managing Through a Merger or Acquisition
There are lots of reasons why mergers and acquisitions happen. Here are tips on getting through so you arrive at the best possible outcome
