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Building Materials
Led by Ready-Mix Concrete, Building Materials Prices Inch Higher
Ready-mix concrete prices are rising at a historic pace, and prices for other commonly used building materials aren't far behind
Accessibility
Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Desperation Is Leading to a Rise in Real Estate Fraud
Real estate scammers are targeting budget-conscious buyers and wreaking havoc on the for-sale market, and experts say the situation could get worse as market dynamics continue to shift
Demographics
In a Volatile Market, Baby Boomers Are Coming Out on Top
The share of baby boomers closing on home purchases is rising, likely because a growing number of millennials and first-time buyers are being forced out of the for-sale market by sky high prices
Mighty Buildings Opens New Factory to 3D Print Homes at Scale
The company's offsite manufacturing process cuts on-site building time by as much as 50%, providing for the completion of a home’s envelope in less than one week with near zero waste.
Jobsite Safety
NAHB Offers Strategies and Resources for Managing Mental Health
The National Association of Home Builders adds new content to its resources aimed at raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention for construction workers
Panasonic Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR
Panasonic has won the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the 13th time.
Home Design
How to Design a Stress-Free Floor Plan For Working Moms
These design tips from Housing Design Matters seek to reduce "working mom's guilt" by keeping common household stressors out of sight
Market Data + Trends
National Home Prices Fell for the Seventh Straight Month in January
U.S. home prices are cooling as interest rates rise, and these metros are seeing the biggest price corrections
Affordability
US Housing Affordability Is Worse Now Than in 2008
Measurements of housing affordability were worse in December 2022 than at any point leading up to the housing bubble in 2008, but experts say conditions will improve by the end of the year