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
Foreclosure activity plummets in November
Foreclosures were down sharply in November, both compared to the previous month and November 2009, according to RealtyTrac.
Real estate stocks outperform general market
For the second straight year, real-estate stocks will end the year with gains twice as high as the general stock market, The Wall Street Journal reported.
WSJ: 4 Issues to Watch in 2011
By now, most don’t expect 2011 to be a recovery year. Housing prices are expected to fall at least 5%, and The Wall Street Journal listed four key issues to pay attention to as the new year rolls around.
Business Management
Special report: Finishing partially completed homes—risks vs. rewards
The key to making money on partially completed projects is thorough due diligence and an incredibly clear understanding of the liability issues. Here's what you need to know
NAHB study: Small builders rule the housing market
Small home builders are the mainstay of the nation’s housing industry, including a sizable number of self-employed mom-and-pop operations, according to a new study by NAHB economists. Slightly more than 65 percent of all home building establishments had annual receipts below $1 million.
Mortgage rates continue to climb
Mortgage rates rose again last week, hitting their highest level since July, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Housing starts up 3.9 percent in November to 555,000 annual units
Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 555,000 — 3.9 percent above the revised October estimate, according to the Commerce Dept. The single-family market fared even better, rising 6.9 percent last month.
Report: Foreclosed homes selling at 32 percent discount
Foreclosed homes have been selling at a substantial discount, averaging 32 percent less than homes not in foreclosure in the third quarter. In Ohio, that gap was even larger, where foreclosures were 45 percent below non-foreclosure sales.
Fed Governor: Standards needed for mortgage servicers
The mess of foreclosure documentation over the past few months has underscored the need for national standards for the mortgage industry, Federal Governor Daniel Tarullo said at a Senate Banking Committee hearing.
Mortgage rates rise for third week
Rates on fixed-rate home mortgages rose for the third straight week after economic data suggested the economy is getting stronger, The Wall Street Journal reported.
