Townhome Construction Gains in Popularity as Buyers Seek Medium-Density Housing
Townhouses made up 18% of single-family housing starts during Q1 2024
Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023
Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December
Top 10 Metros for New Homes in 2024
Punta Gorda, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., top the list of places where new-home construction is booming
US Housing Starts See Unexpected Surge in November
Census Bureau data show new-home construction was up 14.8% in November, suggesting the housing crunch may be easing
Exurban Areas Saw Most Growth in New Construction During Q3
NAHB's latest Home Building Geography Index shows exurban areas had the largest increase in market share for both single-family and multifamily construction
Pennsylvania Allocates $98M to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage
The state of Pennsylvania has allocated the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce more affordable housing units
Under Proposed Tax Reform, Fewer Homes Would Benefit From Mortgage Interest Deduction
If the tax reform proposal currently on the table is passed, only 5 percent of American homeowners would find it worthwhile to take the mortgage…
Industry Groups Disagree About GOP Tax Plan
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) believes the Republican plan, if enacted, will be a boon…
Who the Housing Recovery Is Leaving Behind
New data released by Zillow shows that lower-priced homes are recovering their value more slowly than higher-…
House Styles
A Warmer Spin on Modern Architecture
Modern homes have come a long way from the cold white boxes of the 1920s, and buyers are snapping them up
House Plans
House Plans for Narrow Lots and Wide Lots
When designing homes for narrow or wide lots, considerations like scale, privacy, garage placement, and natural light are paramount
Builders Target Young Homebuyers With Less-Expensive New Houses
Companies such as D.R. Horton and LGI Homes have introduced new starter homes
Builder Confidence Up, New-Home Mortgage Applications Down
Homebuilder sentiment may be rising, but mortgage applications for new homes don’t currently support that hope. Single-family housing starts have…
Housing Starts Ease In April After Strong First Quarter
The pace of home construction eased in April as builders took a breather after a strong start to the year. The …
Suburbs Gain Renters Faster Than Cities In 19 U.S. Metros
Urban areas haven’t gained as many new renters as expected. In fact, from 2011 to 2015, suburban areas clearly outpaced urban areas in renter…
Uptick in Jobs and Wages Unlikely to Impact Housing Market
Wages have increased 2.5 percent nationally since last year. Unfortunately for prospective buyers, house prices have risen 8 percent…
