U.S. Population Reaches Highest Growth Rate in 23 Years
The United States resident population grew by 3,304,757 to a total population of 340,110,988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest
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Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders
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Single-Family Permits Up in November 2024
The total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 912,910 over the first eleven months of 2024. This
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Construction Job Data Improves in November
In 38 states and the District of Columbia, nonfarm payroll employment increased in November 2024 compared to the previous month,
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Prices and Trends in the U.S. Framing Lumber Market
The framing lumber composite price increased 0.5% for the week ending on January 3. This is after climbing 1.2% the
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U.S. Housing Saw A Significant Boost in New Home Sales as 2024 Came to a Close
Sales of new single-family homes reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 664,000 in November 2024, according to newly released
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Housing Supply Ends 2024 On the Rise, Up 12% Year Over Year
During the last week of December, Redfin shared key metrics and leading indicators for the rise in housing inventory towards
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Top 10 U.S. Housing Market Hot Spots to Watch This Year Unveiled
The top 10 market hot spots for United States housing have been announced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Small Gain for Multifamily Built-for-Sale Construction
According to the NAHB, the count of multifamily for-rent housing starts declined during the third quarter of 2024. For the
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U.S. Housing Market Gains Momentum: Pending Sales Rise for Third Month Straight
The U.S. housing market is rebounding, with pending home sales rising 2.0% in October, marking three consecutive months of growth.
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Here Are Three Approaches To Increase U.S. Housing Supply
To address the U.S. Housing Shortage, real estate professionals emphasize the need to increase housing supply by building homes in
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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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Housing Market Predictions for Next Year: Prices to Rise by 4.4%
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) offers insights into projected U.S. home price changes from 2024 to 2028, as
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Softwood Lumber Prices Slip a Little More
The latest Producer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a steady August to September pricing,
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Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH), one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the release of its
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What Do Rate Cuts Mean for the K&B Industry?
According to the NBKA, after months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve recently announced a significant .5% rate cut – the
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How Are Second-Home Markets Performing?
According to John Burns Research and Consulting, in 2024, year-to-date second-home sales showed positive momentum. The trend seems counterintuitive amid
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Consumers Are Growing More Optimistic About the Housing Market
According to Yahoo News, Consumers are more confident about the housing market than they’ve been in two years, with many
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Multifamily and Single-Family Rental Housing Market Trends
The U.S. rental housing market is currently experiencing a temporary supply glut, particularly in the multifamily sector, which is holding
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A Look At How the Fed’s Rate Cuts Might Affect the Housing Market
The recent discussions surrounding potential Federal Reserve rate cuts highlight the complexities of the housing market, where high prices and
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Did Falling Mortgage Rates Prevent a Housing Recession?
Recent analysis shows that while the housing market often signals economic downturns, it doesn’t always cause them. Housing’s sensitivity to
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Second Home Areas Gaining Home Building Market Share
According to NAHB, NAHB’s featured topic for the second quarter HBGI reveals that 17.5% of single-family and 8.6% of multifamily construction takes
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Housing Market Predictions for Next 5 Years: 2025 to 2029
What might the housing market look like in the next 5 years? According to Norada Real Estate Investments, analysts and
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The Hottest U.S. Housing Markets
Here’s a look at the bustling housing markets in the U.S. per U.S. News & World Report. According to U.S.
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Framing Lumber Prices
The NAHB provides insights into current U.S. lumber trends. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the framing lumber
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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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The Most Undervalued U.S. Housing Markets
As inflation continues to decrease and real estate experts anticipate a further decline in mortgage rates in the coming months,
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Demand for Housing to Remain Strong
By Brad Hunter Mortgage rates are staying stubbornly high. The forecasts that had called for a gradual decline in the
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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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Housing Supply Surge Improves Affordability in Some Markets
—The faster housing supply increases, the more affordability improves and the strength of a seller’s market wanes, says Chief Economist
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