Latest data from the Census Bureau pointed to an increase in spending on construction, signaling more houses being built. Will this trend sustain given the rising lumber tariffs?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Construction Spend
The Census Bureau will train the focus on construction spends across the country in its Construction Spending Survey releasing on Monday, July 2 at 10 a.m. Here’s what else is happening in the week ahead.
Read More »Homebuilder Confidence Slips Over Tariff Concerns
Despite a continuing positive sentiment on the overall housing market, builders’ concerns grew over rising lumber and construction material tariffs according to a report. How are these increased raw material prices impacting home values?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Single-family Housing Trends
The data from the NAHB Housing Market Index releasing on Monday will gauge the performance of the single-family housing market. Here’s what else is in store in the week ahead.
Read More »Construction Jobs Gain Momentum
Experts weigh in on the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and housing supply challenges as construction jobs see a steady climb.
Read More »Home Construction vs. Inventory Shortage
New construction at a rapid pace is a must to close the widening supply-demand gap in the housing market. Experts weigh in on the factors impeding the construction sector from performing at par.
Read More »Housing Construction Outlook Remains “Cautiously Optimistic”
Housing starts are on the rise and consumer confidence is increasing a report found. However, there are two factors that could deter further progress.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Analyzing Pending Home Sales
The data for pending home sales that releases on Monday will determine housing contract activity for homes in March. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »There’s More to the Inventory Story Than New Construction
New construction may account for the majority of growth in housing stock, but there are other important sources of development, depending on the region and type of market according to a study. What are these sources?
Read More »Freddie Mac Forecasts Housing Market Status Through 2019
Freddie Mac has released its latest Outlook, breaking down the state of the housing market in April 2018 and examining where things are likely to head over the ...
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