Suburban Apartment Opportunity in 2021
Sunny outlook for suburban multi-family living. By Lesley Deutch and Ken Perlman We just published our Apartment Analysis and Forecast
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Economy
The Economy and Housing Market in 2021
Sustained momentum in the economy and housing market will carry over into the year ahead By LAWRENCE YUN AND NADIA
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A Look Ahead to 2021
Recovering from a 100-year black swan event in 2021 By Patrick Duffy A year ago, I wrote about potential “black
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The B&D Interview: Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of NAHB
Economist Robert Dietz shares his outlook of what housing will look like in 2021 BUILDER AND DEVELOPER: Builder confidence was
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New Home Sales Continue to Outperform
The housing market is the strongest sector in the entire economy The experts at Zonda, the housing industry’s foremost advisors,
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Economic Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Good news and bad news for the commercial real estate industry By Christopher Thornberg The ugly presidential election and surge
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A Review: 2020 Housing Market
A year like no other boosts the housing market and demand By Patrick Duffy About this same time a year
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Housing Demand is Changing
The impacts housing demand is having on home building By Robert Dietz Economic and social changes stemming from the spread
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Housing Market continues down its own path
The economic crystal ball remains cloudy, but the housing bull market continues By Patrick Duffy If you had told me
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The B&D Interview: Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of the National Association of Home Builders
Economy experts shares thoughts on 2020 homebuilding market and looks ahead to 2021 BD: What are your thoughts about the
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Housing Market Expected to Lead Economy
Pent-up demand and new priorities during the pandemic are fueling this sector By Patrick Duffy During a confusing year such
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Why a Wave of Foreclosures is Unlikely
The dual trigger hypothesis provides insight as to why its unlikely to be like the 2008 recession. By Odeta Kushi
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Greenbacks for Green Shoots
The housing market is seeing robust demand after the damper in mid-April, a positive sign for builders By Margaret Whelan
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New Housing Enjoying Robust Demand As Priorities Shift
Remote work and low interest rates expand geographic desirability BY PATRICK DUFFY During times of great social and economic turbulence—such
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Economic Déjà Vu, But Housing Market Still A Bright Spot
Millennials are embracing suburbs faster than ever while housing leads the way By Patrick Duffy Although we continue to live
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Housing Market Continues to Defy Economic Slump
As consumers shelter in place, housing becomes increasingly important By Patrick Duffy By the time you read this column in
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CoreLogic Reports Borrowers Gained Over $6 Trillion in Home Equity Since the End of The Great Recession
The number of underwater homes decreased year over year by 16% or 350,000 homes The share of homes with negative
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Buyers are Still Actively Pursuing New Homes in Southern California Communities
Data reveals that the housing market in Southern California carried on despite COVID-19 By Melissa Hazlett New home sales in
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Does It Take a Pandemic to Get Millennials to Buy?
Builders must adjust accordingly for the target buyer BY LESLEY DEUTCH & KEN PERLMAN After four weeks of plunging new
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Making Housing Affordable Again
Policymakers at all levels of government need to work with industry leaders to keep housing within reach for all Americans
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The B&D Interview: Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Economics expert explains why this downturn will look different from past recessions, and why we shouldn’t lose hope so quickly
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Labor Market May Recover Faster than in Previous Recessions
Key distinctions will be factors in determining the severity and duration of this downturn BY ODETA KUSHI The coronavirus pandemic
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Housing Takes Center Stage
The country’s economy has awakened from its self-imposed slumber BY PATRICK DUFFY In the middle of May, when Federal Reserve
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U.S. Green Building Council Launches Global Economic Recovery Strategy
USGBC outlines path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments and communities prepare for
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The World Prepares to Re-Open Economies
Recovery will likely accelerate slow-building trends BY PATRICK DUFFY Amonth ago, I wrote about an econ- omy in disarray due
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The B&D Interview: Dean Mon Chairman of National Association of Home Builders
The NAHB Chairman shares his insight on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the housing market Builder and Developer: The
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CoreLogic Reports February Home Prices Increased by 4.1% Year Over Year
Annual home price increases in February 2020 reached their highest level in more than a year As of February 2020,
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The Economic Impact from COVID-19
The strength of the U.S. prior to the outbreak will help it recover faster By Patrick Duffy I recently read
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U.S. Case-Shiller Index Found Annual Price Growth Quickened at Start of 2020
Annual home price growth was 3.9% in January 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic By FRANK NOTHAFT Home prices this year
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U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Launches Talent Portal Today, Helping Advance Region Toward Green Jobs Economy
New Partnership with ISI to Offer Envision Certification Training for Infrastructure through Portal LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2020) The City
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The B&D Interview: Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Christopher Thornberg shares his economic insight for the year ahead Builder and Developer Magazine: What overall trends do you expect
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