Economics

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How Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect the Construction Industry 

President Trump’s tariffs, among other policies, should spur construction businesses to rethink their production plans
Jan. 29, 2025
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Webinars

Webinar: 2025 Market Outlook

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Economics

Rising Housing Costs Continue to Worsen Inflation

Nov. 14, 2024
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Financing

Mortgage Rates Shoot Back Up to 7%

Oct. 29, 2024
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For the first time ever, housing is at the center of political debate leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
Government + Policy

2024 Election: Housing Takes Center Stage

Oct. 10, 2024
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For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.
Economics

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Four Years

Sept. 19, 2024
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Owning a home is becoming more attainable for American households, but affordability is not historically where it used to be.
Market Data + Trends

Economic Trends and Their Impact on Housing Affordability

Sept. 11, 2024
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The housing market has seen a number of challenges recently, but this could change as mortgage are expected to drop soon.
Financing

3 Questions for Homebuyers to Consider While Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop

Aug. 29, 2024
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The residential construction industry is projected to see growth throughout the remainder of 2024.
Market Data + Trends

Residential Construction Industry Projected to Finish 2024 Strong

Aug. 23, 2024
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Homes
Market Data + Trends

Home Prices Continue to Grow but Are Expected to Slow by 2025

July 24, 2024
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Economics

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook

June 28, 2024
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Currently, 96% of all U.S. mortgage debt is at a fixed rate, and more than 38% of Americans own their homes without a mortgage.
Market Data + Trends

A Record Number of Homeowners Don’t Have Mortgages Right Now

June 18, 2024
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Experts agree it's unlikely the U.S. will experience another housing market crash anytime soon.
Economics

Economists Say a Housing Market Crash Is Unlikely in the Near Future

June 14, 2024

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