Mortgage Rates Tumble in Early September
Results from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.50% as of Sept. 4, 2025.
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House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: Second Quarter 2025
The growth of home prices continued the trend of slowing throughout the second quarter of 2025 thanks to economic uncertainty.
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Townhouse Construction Reaches Record High
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), reports in the second quarter of 2025 townhouse construction increased 9% on a
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Mortgage Rates Tick Down
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) is dropping closer and closer to the expected 6.5% by the end of
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Housing Market Update: Pending Home Sales Rise 2%
The housing market has been in many headlines over the past few months, a report from Redfin shows a glimmer
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Home Prices in July Fall in 39 of the Top 50 U.S. Metros
In July, home prices ticked down 0.1% overall, marking the third consecutive month with a decline in housing prices. May,
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The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers
The National Kitchen + Bath Association expects to see the impact of federal trade policies and enactment of tariffs on
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It’s What’s New that Moves the Market
First American’s Odeta Kushi gives her insight on what moves in the housing market. Backed by data, she urges that
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NAHB Insight: Despite Challenges Single-Family Starts Grow
In July, single-family housing starts reported a slight gain despite economic uncertainty and construction challenges. According to a report from
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter
Indices from the National Association of Home Builders’ Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) have increased confidence among multifamily developers as both
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The Current Market Share of Modular Homes
Non-site built single-family homes, including modular and panelized, account for 3% of all single-family home construction in 2024. The trend
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U.S. home price insights — August 2025
The turbulent forecast of the housing market is poised to undergo transition, according to this month’s insights from Cotality. While
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NAHB on Foundation Type Trend
Basements and crawl spaces are on the decline in favor of slab foundation. According to the NAHB analysis of the
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It’s a No-Bust Scenario for National House Prices
Data from June and July point to signs that affordability has steadily improved over the past six months thanks to
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NAHB Eye On Housing July Report
The National Association Of Home Builders (NAHB) released its July Eye On Housing report, an analysis of economic and housing
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Redfin Metro Housing Market Update
Redfin reports based on year-over-year changes on the most populous metro markets and the housing market trends. The metro areas of
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Freddie Mac CFO Discusses Second Quarter 2025 Results
Jim Whitlinger, Freddie Mac’s CFO, addressed the second quarter performance in a press conference on July 31, 2025. Freddie Mac
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Redfin Reports: Starter Home Sales Increase in June
Starter home sales are at the highest level since June 2023, a glimmer in the otherwise soft market. The increase
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Existing home sales retreat to nine-month low
In June, home prices climbed and hit another record high while existing home sales dropped in its 9 month low.
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Rising Construction Wages Emphasize Continued Labor Shortage Troubles
The individual hourly wages rose 21.1% from 2021 to 2024 for construction works despite the overall number of construction jobs
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The Multifamily Reset is Taking Shape
Insights from leading operators, strategists, and consultants share what’s now and next within the multifamily and build-to-rent market. While the
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Federal Reserve Board Member Adriana Kugler Gives Speech
At the Housing Partnership Network Symposium, Federal Reserve Board Governor Kugler outlined housing supply and demand factors that impact construction
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Construction Sector Jobs Data Show Increase in June
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry showed a net positive 15,000 jobs in June. While 26
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Housing Cost Burden Reaches Decade-Long Peak, Straining Homeowners
Homeownership is becoming less affordable for many Americans, especially younger buyers and older adults trying to age in place. Between
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Homebuyers Gain Purchasing Power As Rates Dip to Lowest in 3 Months
The average mortgage rate fell to 6.67% in early July, giving homebuyers a $16,000 boost in purchasing power compared to
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This Week’s Framing Lumber Prices
Softwood lumber prices held steady at $422 per 1,000 board feet on July 4, 2025, the lowest since October 2024,
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2024 Multifamily Construction: Units Completed Reaches 38-year High
Multifamily housing completions hit their highest level since 1986 in 2024, with 608,000 units finished, according to the NAHB’s analysis
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Millions of Homes Are Vacant in the U.S.
Home vacancy rates provide insight into housing demand, with high rates often signaling oversupply or reduced demand, which can impact
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Solid Job Growth in June
The U.S. labor market remained strong in June, with job growth driven mainly by state and local government and health
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US home price insights — July 2025
Home price growth has slowed significantly nationwide, with May marking the first time in over 13 years that annual gains
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Two or More Story Home Starts Rebound in 2024
In 2024, more than half of the new single-family homes built were two or more stories, reversing a slight dip
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