Interest Rate Cuts Expand Consumer Credit Growth in Q4 2024
According to an Eye On Housing article authored by Economic Services Manager of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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Housing Economy
Up Next for 2025’s Housing Market Predictions
With inventory at a nearly 20-year level high, the new home market is set to outperform as housing dynamics turn
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Stepping Up to Ramp Up Supply
Homebuilders are in the drivers’ seat to address stuck-in-place millennials By Patrick Duffy The nation’s homebuilders, already under pressure to
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2025 Affordability Outlook: It’s Groundhog Day for Home Buyers With a Glimmer of Light
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming recently released the financial corporation’s affordability outlook for 2025. Some key highlights include: National
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Where Housing Inventory Grows, Sales Follow
In a recent article by First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi, reported key findings were: existing-home sales are projected
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The 2025 Outlook for Homebuilding
The actions of lawmakers and the incoming administration play a pivotal role in regards to the economic future By Robert
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U.S. Population Grows at Highest Rate Since 2001
The United States resident population grew by 3,304,757 to a total population of 340,110,988, this is according to the U.S.
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2025’s Blended Opportunities for U.S. Homebuilding
The new year poises homebuilding for a combination of industry favors and challenges By Brad Hunter The homebuilding sector is
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Mortgage Applications Increase Marginally in December
The Market Composite Index increased marginally by 2.9% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis. This was compared to December
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Supply Surge Improving Affordability in South and West
Affordability declined for the second consecutive month in November. This was as mortgage rates drifted higher. However, the housing market
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Mom-and-Pop Investors Are Quietly Shaping the Housing Market
Often associated with deep-pocketed institutional buyers, data from Q3 2024 paints a different picture for investor activity in the United
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When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? A look at 2025.
Since late 2022, mortgage rates have jumped to between 6% and 7%. Rates started to drop in the summer of
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Fannie Mae Shares Five Housing Market Predictions for 2025
The US housing market is expected to remain under pressure in 2025 as affordability challenges and the “lock-in effect” continue
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2024 in Review and a Look Ahead to 2025: What Trump Has in Store for the Housing Market
In general, an article reviewing the housing market’s current year and the one around the corner would focus on the
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Fannie and Freddie Will Back Homes Costing Nearly $1 Million as Prices Surge
According to USA Today, the federal government’s support for homeownership is about to expand as home prices continue to surge
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FHFA to Raise the 2025 Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie, Freddie by 4%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is increasing the multifamily loan purchase cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to
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The Housing Market Is Picking up in Some of the Most Expensive Regions of the U.S.
The housing market is beginning to recover, with increased listing activity and homes going under contract, particularly in high-priced areas
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Inflation Slows in September
According to the NAHB, inflation continued to ease in September and remained at a 3-year low as shelter costs continued
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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that FEMA’s push for adopting the latest building codes would unnecessarily
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Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Surges to 6.32%, Adding Pressure to Buyers Facing High Home Prices
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on home buyers
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting
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California Housing Market Overview
What is the housing market like right now? In August 2024, home prices in California were up 3.0% compared to
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C.A.R. releases its 2025 California Housing Market Forecast
According to PR Newswire, a more favorable interest rate environment that will loosen up the “lock-in” effect and improve housing
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A New Report Illustrates Just How Stuck the Housing Market Is
The U.S. housing market in 2024 is at its slowest in 30 years, with only 2.5% of homes changing hands
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Is the Housing Market Back?
The housing market is showing signs of improvement. According to Morning Brew, “in our view, while housing demand is challenged,
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Housing Market Predictions for 2024: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again?
Forbes shares housing market predictions. According to Forbes, experts say the housing market will only see renewed momentum once mortgage
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Why Multifamily Development is so Boom and Bust
Building homes is an unpredictable industry. Over the past two decades, the U.S. housing market has experienced dramatic fluctuations. A
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Powell: September Rate Cut ‘Possible’ as Inflation Cools
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank might cut rates for the first time in
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Leading Through Innovation: How Fortune Brands is Shaping the Future of Home
One of the toughest challenges for a successful company is transitioning from the practices that drove its initial success to
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2024 Mid-year Review: Economy and Housing in the Sweet Spot
Throughout the first half of the year, we’ve diligently monitored current trends spanning the economy, for-sale and for-rent housing, building
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June
Higher interest rates for home mortgages and construction loans constrained both single-family home production and demand in June. According to
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