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
Consumers Losing Confidence in Housing
Consumer confidence in the housing market hit its lowest level of 2018 in October, according to the latest survey data by…
More Construction Jobs Filled in September
The number of unfilled jobs in the construction industry hit a post-…
Economist Report on Q3 Home Price Growth
In its third quarter report for 2018, the National Association of Realtors finds that home prices appreciated…
Reasonable Rents in 10 Cities
Almost 10 million renter households spent 50 percent or more of their income on rent payments in 2017, per Census…
Help Wanted: PRODUCTS Magazine's First-Ever Brand Use Survey
Professional Builder sister magazine, …
Home Financing's Record High, Low Last Week
During the week starting October 29, total mortgage application volume hit a four-year low, and interest rates reach an eight-year high, per the…
Housing Recovery Ongoing in Many ZIP Codes
The communities hit hardest by the housing crisis are still recovering a decade later. One-third of U.S. housing markets' homes are still…
Majority of Builders Say Lot Supply Is Low
The supply of developed lots are either low or very low, according to 65 percent of builders surveyed by the National…
