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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Economy
2020 Outlook: Top Cities to Build In
This is the common thread among the top 10 cities for entry-level new home construction By ODETA KUSHI The dominant
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Peering into the Housing and Mortgage Outlook with 20/20 Vision
Home prices up and affordability erodes; mortgage delinquency remains low By FRANK E. NOTHAFT The housing market benefitted during 2019
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Best Affordability in Years Boosting Housing in 2020
The outlook is positive for builders in 2020 with increased affordability and consumer confidence By Kate Seabaugh The swift decline
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End-of-Year Market Review
Why the time may be right for new home construction to accelerate By ODETA KUSHI Thus far in 2019, the
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Two Forces Re-shaped Housing Affordability in 2019, According to First American Real House Price Index
You buy what you can afford to pay per month, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First American
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Second Quarter Economic Update
Slower growth and trade headwinds are not denting buyer demand By PATRICK DUFFY If you’ve been keeping up on
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CoreLogic Reports April Home Prices Increased by 3.6% Year Over Year
Annual price growth shows the first acceleration since March 2018 The HPI Forecast indicates prices will increase by 4.7% by
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The B&D Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President & CEO, California Building Industry Association
Dunmoyer discusses the homebuilding market’s current trends and where the industry may be headed from here Builder & Developer: What
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The Business World Actively Prepares for Climate Change
Planning, design, and technology all provide solutions By PATRICK DUFFY It seems that nearly every day now, we read another
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CoreLogic Reports March Home Prices Increased by 3.7% Year Over Year
Prices increased by 1% between February and March 2019 The HPI Forecast indicates prices will increase by 4.8% by March
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First Quarter Economic Update
Despite a minor hangover from 2018, there is no recession in sight for the housing market By PATRICK DUFFY If
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The B&D Interview: Jerry Howard, Chief Executive Officer, NAHB
NAHB’s CEO sees positive opportunities with congress, with IBS, with affordability, and for the industry as a whole in the
Read moreThe 2019 BIA Outlook Dinner
Industry experts came together, sharing insight to build towards success By Julia Edinger The annual Building Industry Association (BIA) outlook
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Bypassing the “Headline Effect” in 2019
The media has a powerful effect on consumers, but homebuilders can position themselves to succeed in the coming year despite
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The Strongest Growth Since 2014, But Will it Last?
An outline of housing market data for the year so far, and expectations for the future By PATRICK DUFFY It
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Despite tax hikes, homebuilding and buying are on the rise
Homebuilding and homebuying look positive, though tariffs are making things tricky by Randy Noel Looking forward from the vantage point
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Data, Data Everywhere/Nor Any Drop to Drink
Making Sense of the Economic Data Deluge BY PATRICK DUFFY In his lengthy 1798 poem “The Rime of the Ancient
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The Future of Architecture in a High-Tech World
A variety of practical improvements in technology and design will foster ongoing changes in today’s architecture BY PATRICK DUFFY When
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2018 U.S. and California Economic Forecast
Housing production will be constrained somewhat by declining affordability and labor shortage, but our forecast calls for a continuation of
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Solutions to the Construction Labor Crisis
According to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), half of surveyed companies are finding it
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Peering into 2018: The Outlook for U.S. Housing Markets
Erosion of housing affordability likely to spread to more markets in the coming years By DR. FRANK E. NOTHAFT A
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California Growth and the Construction Paradox
As the Golden State leads the way in job opportunity, a lack of housing keeps positions unfilled By CHRISTOPHER THORNBERG,
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Tax Reform: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
By Ali Wolf The consolidated tax plan is out, and the final vote is likely to occur this week. We
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A Gradually Strengthening Economy Meets Higher Construction Costs
U.S. GDP growth surged to three percent in the second and third quarters, due mostly to increased consumer spending, inventory
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Productivity Gains Elude the Construction Sector
Advances in the construction sector could dramatically increase outcomes and profits By Patrick Duffy It’s easy to state the importance
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Economic Impact from Hurricanes
Short-term pain and long-term lessons abound By Patrick Duffy Just before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma landed on the shores of
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Yellow Alert: Gearing up for the 2020 Census
Lack of funding and leadership vacancies imperil crucial update By Patrick Duffy It’s hard to overstate the importance of the
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Second Quarter 2017 Economic Update
Slow, steady growth as expansion continues By Patrick Duffy Whether due to an actual “Trump bump” or other factors, so
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State of the Rental
Market growth is moderating, but long-term prospects are very favorable By Patrick Duffy While it’s certainly no secret that the
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Words Matter: It’s All in a Name
The key to solving California’s housing crisis starts with calling it the right name
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