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
2018: the Year of the First-Time Homebuyer
Many industry experts anticipate the number of first-time homebuyers will outpace the overall housing market in 2018, according to a new survey…
Latest Data Suggests More New Single Family Homes Are Coming to the Market
In October, builders procured 5.9 percent more permits than in September, according to new Census Bureau and…
Toilets Use the Most Water in U.S. Homes
Toilets account for the greatest share of indoor residential water use, 33.1 gallons per day (gpd), followed closely by showers, faucets, washing…
Areas With Most Flood Claims Have Higher Home Values Than U.S. Median
Since 1978, only 12 counties have been responsible for a third of flood insurance claims in the U.S.
Flood claims filed during that period…
Home Builder Confidence Highest Since March
The November assessment of home builder sentiment rose to 70, up two points from October, signaling continued growth in confidence.
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U.S. Finalizes Tariffs on Canadian Softwood Lumber
The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. The imposed duties would…
Property Values Are Growing Nationwide
New research suggests that only a few states in the U.S. show no growth or losses.
Using survey data, The National Association of…
9 U.S. Cities Ranked in Top 100 Global Cities for Raising a Family
Houston is one of five U.S. cities that cracked the top 50 in a new ranking.
Online real estate portal…
OSB Prices Dropped Last Month After Three Month Rise
The price of oriented strand board (OSB) fell 1.0 percent in October, whereas prices increased for softwood lumber (2.3 percent), gypsum products…
Home Sales 'Sputtering' Despite Strong Homebuyer Demand, Experts Cite Low Inventory
The number of homes for sale in the U.S. dropped 12.2 percent, the sharpest year-over-year decline in inventory since 2013.
Only eight of…
