Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March
Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March
Who's Earning What in Construction
Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
Housing Giants
2020 Housing Giants—Mountain Region
In the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, Lennar, D.R. Horton,…
Housing Giants
2020 Housing Giants—West North Central Region
In the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota, Lennar, D.R.…
Housing Giants
2020 Housing Giants—South Atlantic Region
In the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia,…
Kitchen + Bath
How Will Current Economic Conditions Impact Kitchen & Bath Industry?
The Q1 2020 NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) is out, and it is not light reading—in length or in content. Though some states…
Sales
Young and Restless: Meet the Growing Families Rushing to Buy Homes
Sales seemed to be in free fall, but now that they are creeping up, builders are already seeing a trend: Clients tend to be young, first-time…
Economics
NAHB Finds Home Building Could Spark Economic Recovery
Want to restart an economy? Build homes. Constructing 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-…
NAHB Poll: Coronavirus’ Impact on Builders Is 'More Widespread and Severe'
The NAHB’s second weekly coronavirus poll is in, and the results are just another example of how fast…
Residential Construction Adds 2,000 Jobs in March
Unemployment claims are at an all-time high, but here is some news that might surprise you: Residential…
Market Data + Trends
Up to the Challenge? Builders Face Down a Range of Obstacles
From short-term bumps to multiyear hurdles, survey results reveal the key challenges builders face
Market Data + Trends
5 Ways the Housing Market Is Responding to Shifts in Consumer Behavior
A roundup of some of the housing industry's current trends
