Economics 10 States With the Highest, Fastest-Growing GDP Each state has experienced economic recovery from the pandemic in very different ways, with some doing better than others. Forbes analyzed...
Economics Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status Home value increases have taken more than 1 million homes out of an “underwater” status, meaning the loans secured by the property were 25%...
Affordability Home Affordability Falls in the Second Quarter The share of homes affordable to families earning the U.S. median income fell sharply from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2021....
Labor + Trade Relations Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage Worse Than Pre-Pandemic There were 50% more construction job openings between May and June 2021 than before the pandemic, with most positions remaining open for an...
Affordability Affordability Worsens for First-Time Buyers Buying a home remained difficult in the second quarter of 2021, but it became even more difficult for first-time homebuyers. NerdWallet...
Market Data + Trends Less Dense Areas Remain Most Popular for Buyers The National Association of Realtors says the uncertainty of the delta variant’s impact, remote work, and starting families are three big...
Leadership How to Contain Costs: Triggers and Solutions for Home Building Inflation Why cost containment is key for builders, suppliers, and trades as rising costs continue to raise home prices and threaten new-home affordability
Market Data + Trends June Annual Price Increases Reach 42-Year High CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index and Forecast for June shows the housing market remains strong, experiencing a price increase of 17...
Coronavirus Resources and Information Present and Future Impacts of the Delta Variant on the Housing Market The housing market’s reaction to the pandemic was unexpected, but now that the delta variant is here, how will it impact the heated market?...
Purchasing Triggers and Solutions for Home Building Inflation Why cost containment is key for builders, suppliers, and trades as rising costs continue to raise home prices and threaten new-home affordability