Affordability Housing Affordability, Median Incomes Took a Hit in April As monthly mortgage payments increased by double digits in April from March, median family income declined. The National Association of...
Economics The Federal Reserve Anticipates Rising Interest Rates in 2023 In Federal Open Market Committee meetings this week, Federal Reserve members said interest rates will likely rise twice in 2023. Interest...
Building Materials Residential Building Materials Prices Up 23% Prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased 22.5% compared to one year ago, with specific material prices advancing...
NAHB Economic Outlook 2021 Strong buyer demand despite higher home prices, shrinking inventory, a spike in lumber prices, and continuing supply chain issues are just some of the factors in play for the home building industry in 2021
NAHB Chairman's Message: Looking Back Before We Look Ahead This special supplement from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) examines the trends that will shape the industry over the next...
Housing Markets Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as...
Coronavirus Resources and Information No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales Home improvement spending grew during the pandemic and it’s not predicted to slow down any time soon. According to MarketWatch, home...
Build to Rent Single-Family Rents Experience Highest Increases in 15 Years With home prices reaching new heights, demand for single-family rentals is booming, pushing rental prices up with it. Rent for single-family...
Market Data + Trends Housing Survived the Pandemic—Could There Be Another Looming Crisis? When a crisis appeared on the horizon, housing continually bounced back, but there’s another problem getting closer: a lack of affordable...
Economics What Rising Inflation Means for the Housing Market Price inflation increased 5% last month compared to 12 months ago, and its effect on housing could worsen the highly competitive market. The...