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
Job Opportunities Fuel 10 Hottest Markets
A new list of the projected hottest housing markets in the nation shows that strong employment growth and opportunities are boosting their value…
Codes + Standards
Builders Talk Energy Code Obstacles
Cost and the shortage of labor were recently cited as the top two challenges builders face when constructing new homes to meet energy codes,…
The Highs and Lows of Rental Prices in America
Home price appreciation may be slowing down, but not enough to make it less affordable than buying a home, according to new research from …
10 Affordable Housing Hotbeds
In 10 U.S. cities, aspiring homeowners can purchase a house for less than the…
More Than 1 Million Buyers Could Be Pushed Out of Market in 2019
Home prices and mortgage rates are expected to keep rising in 2019, and a new report concludes that would…
How Housing Could Weather a Recession
Economists are "sounding their alarms" about the potential for a cyclical recession, prompting experts to assess…
