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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Market Research
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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Challenged multifamily markets to target for long-term investment
Despite short-term challenges like rent declines and rising vacancies, markets such as Austin, Nashville and Charlotte offer strong long-term potential
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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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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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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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Flat Job Openings for Construction
In May, the number of open construction jobs remained steady at around 245,000, down significantly from 375,000 a year ago
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Incentives, Inventory and the Tale of Two Housing Markets
The U.S. housing market is currently split between two speeds: the existing-home market remains stalled due to homeowners locked into
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Insurance shortfalls may turn cheap homes into costly futures
Rising homeowners insurance costs, surging nearly 74% nationally over the past 15 years and spiking even more in states like
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Mid-Year Outlook: Seeking Certainty
Economic uncertainty has shaped the first half of 2025, with fluctuating mortgage rates, evolving Fed policy and rising costs influencing
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Bank of America predicts major housing market changes
Homebuyers have struggled with an unpredictable market, where high prices and steady mortgage rates have caused many to postpone purchasing.
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Mid-Year Economic Update, Patrick S. Duffy
The mid-2025 housing and economic outlook is shaped not only by typical factors like mortgage rates and inflation but also
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Redfin says housing market bubble could deflate this year
In recent years, homebuyers have struggled with a challenging housing market marked by high prices and elevated mortgage rates, causing
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Affordability Improves Amid Year-Long Slide in National House Price Appreciation
In February 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved modestly, driven by a slowdown in national house price appreciation and positive income
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Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. housing market witnessed a narrowing gap between new and existing home prices.
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U.S. Home Price Insights – May 2025
U.S. home price growth continued to decelerate in March 2025, with year-over-year gains dipping to 2.5%, down from 2.9% in
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The Impact of Tariffs and Uncertainty on the K&B Sector
There are many potential impacts regarding the new tariffs and how they can affect U.S. trading. This uncertainty is affecting
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Decline in Mortgage Rates Helps to Increase New Home Sales in March
In March 2025, U.S. new home sales experienced a notable boost, rising 7.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
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D.R. Horton Cuts 2025 Revenue Forecast Amid Weak Housing Demand
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder, has lowered its full-year revenue forecast for 2025, now expecting between $36.7 billion and
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Builder Confidence Levels Indicate Slow Start for Spring Housing Season
Despite ongoing challenges, builder confidence in the U.S. housing market showed a modest uptick in April 2025. The National Association
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Later-Life Milestones Reshape Homeownership in the U.S.
A recent analysis by John Burns Research & Consulting highlights how evolving life choices are reshaping the U.S. housing landscape.
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Where Do Builders and Remodelers Buy Building Products?
A recent NAHB analysis highlights the pivotal role of specialty retailers, lumber yards, and wholesale distributors in supplying building materials
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D.R. Horton Stock Rises After Earnings Miss and Cut to Full-Year Guidance
D.R. Horton remains a dominant force in the homebuilding industry, showing strategic agility and long-term vision despite temporary headwinds. In
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Home Construction to Undergo Expansion Beyond Usual Hotspots
John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) Managing Principal Lesley Deutch tackles consultant question “Where will new home construction grow beyond
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Millennial Buyers Prefer Better, Not Bigger Homes
Millennial buyers say they are willing to compromise when it comes to space. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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Housing’s Next Chapter
Though 2024 saw a robust economy and persistently high mortgage rates, the 2025 housing market may echo the mid-1990s as
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Construction Hammers Down Housing Costs Ahead of Spring Home-Buying Season
Increased residential construction activity is improving affordability in certain markets, which has especially been seen in the South. This surge
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Housing Expert Examines Forces to Drive Market Demand in the Near Term
Economic headwinds, including the possibility of increasing mortgage rates, a decrease in labor given the immigration crackdown and possible increases
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Urban Infill Making a Comeback
The demand for housing near urban centers has resurged in recent memory By Patrick Duffy When Builder and Developer debuted
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