A fall in lumber prices along with a continued solid demand for housing had home builders giving a positive view about the housing market, according to a new report. What factors are likely to impact this outlook?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Housing Market Conditions
On Tuesday, a new survey will gauge the latest trends in the single-family housing market. Click through to learn more about this survey and other noteworthy events in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Women’s Representation in the Construction Industry
How many women are employed in construction-related jobs? A new report examines gender equity within this slice of the industry.
Read More »How Labor Shortages Have Impacted Housing Costs
According to some recent data, labor shortages in residential construction. Additionally, the decrease in labor has also slowed down the rate they accept incoming orders.
Read More »Why are Single-family Lot Values Rising?
Lot values hit a record high, with some areas of the country higher than others. What caused this jump in lot prices?
Read More »Loans for Residential Construction Rise
The volume of residential construction is seeing a steady increase. Here are some of the challenges and opportunities to get a loan for new construction in an environment of credit easing.
Read More »Worries Over Tariffs Mar Builder Confidence
A new report indicates that despite a rising demand and an increase in jobs in construction, builders are watching out for the impact of tariffs on the affordability of new homes.
Read More »Which Non-Conventional Loans Do Borrowers Prefer?
A recent analysis of Census Bureau data showed that borrowers’ reliance on non-conventional loans varied across the U.S. Click through to learn where these loans were most popular and how borrowers viewed them.
Read More »Housing Affordability at Its Lowest in a Decade
A recent report found a widening gulf between the income of homebuyers and home prices. What factors have impacted housing affordability this year?
Read More »Housing Demand Rises Among Older Consumers
A quarterly survey found that the demand for housing is on the rise for consumers in the age-group of 55 years and above. Click through to learn the factors driving this trend.
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