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Affordability
More Americans Are Moving House in Search of Affordability
Lack of affordable homes is motivating some households to relocate to other cities, states, and even regions as they seek a cheaper place to live
Community Development
Alabama Home Builder Helps Three Families Achieve Homeownership
Opelika-based Stone Martin Builders partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build three homes in 90 days
Housing Markets
Metros Seeing the Biggest Jumps in Home Inventory
While inventory levels are still down compared with historical data, it's reassuring to see recent inventory increases indicating a more positive trend
Jobsite Safety
2024 Annual Increase in OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Takes Effect
The new amounts reflect annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties and went into effect on Monday, Jan. 15
Off-Site Construction
What's Standing in the Way of Home Builders Adopting Off-Site Methods?
Findings from Home Innovation Research Labs show home builders continue to embrace the status quo when it comes to adopting new methods, but results vary by builder type and region
Affordability
The Increasing Disconnect Between Home Prices and Income
With the rapid rise in home prices since the start of the pandemic, home price-to-income ratios have hit all-time highs in 78 of the 100 largest U.S. markets
Trends
Hottest Home Features Across the Nation
Built-in storage is popular in several southern states, water features win in drier locations, and (surprisingly) the sunken tub is making a comeback ...
Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution
Florida-based Carbon Limit has developed a product called CaptureCrete that pulls CO2 from the air, like a magnet
Planning + Development
Record Number of Office-to-Apartment Conversions in Major Metros
The urban landscape in many cities is undergoing a shift, with more than a fourfold increase in office-to-apartment conversions since 2021
Economics
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic