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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Taylor Morrison Unveils Top 10 Design Trends for 2025
From rich, bold color schemes to functional spaces, timeless style, and more inclusive design, consumers are embracing a range of
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New Construction Picks Up in November as Builders Pull More Permits
According to U.S. News, builders took out more building permits for future construction in November while starting on slightly fewer
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price decreased 2.0% for the week ending on Dec. 13. Despite the decline, lumber prices are
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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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Tri Pointe Homes: Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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Housing in 2024: Challenges, Trends, and the Road Ahead
The U.S. housing market in 2024 was marked by economic resilience, persistent affordability challenges, and shifting market dynamics. While the
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Exploring the Financial Impact of Inclusivity on Residential Construction Businesses
Business models may vary, but a common characteristic of many of the most successful businesses is having a diverse staff.
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OSHA Updates PPE Fit Requirements for Construction Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published a final rule revising its personal protective equipment (PPE) fit requirements
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Building Material Prices Increase in November Led by Lumber
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—were unchanged in November according to the most recent
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New York City makes sweeping zoning changes to address housing crisis
The New York City Council recently approved a plan that city officials are calling the “most pro-housing zoning proposal” in
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Increased Construction in Low Density Areas is the New Status Quo
More residential construction is occurring in low density suburbs and outlying areas because of several factors that affect housing affordability,
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5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
The median asking price for a home in the U.S. will likely rise 4% over the course of 2025, a
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Perry Homes Acquires MasterCraft Builder Group, Expanding Operations in Florida
Perry Homes, one of the largest privately held homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of MasterCraft Builder Group,
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Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes® was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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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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HBGI Q3 2024: A New Status Quo for the Geography of Residential Construction?
Residential construction has remained in low-density suburbs and outlying areas, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest release
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Construction Labor Market Continues to Ease
After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open
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Private Residential Construction Spending Rises in October
Private residential construction spending increased by 1.5% in October, according to the latest U.S. Census Construction Spending data. Year-over-year, the
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Housing Forecast 2025: Mortgage Rates To Stay Above 6% as Home Prices Grow
Mortgage rates will continue to average above 6% next year, and home prices will keep rising, the Realtor.com® economic research
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Immigrant Share in Construction Sets New Record
Reflecting the sharp increase in net immigration of recent years, the number of new immigrants joining the construction industry rose
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Flat Conditions for Custom Home Building
NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates relatively flat conditions
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October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates
Steadily rising mortgage rates coupled with ongoing affordability challenges kept many potential home buyers on the sidelines in October. Sales
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Home Prices Continue to Decelerate
Home price growth continued to slow in September, growing at a rate just below 4% year-over-year. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller
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Private Residential Construction Spending Rises in October
Private residential construction spending increased by 1.5% in October, according to the latest U.S. Census Construction Spending data. Year-over-year, the
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New Home Construction Flat in October as Builder Confidence Improves
According to U.S. News, the pace of new housing was mixed in October as the effects of Hurricane Milton weighed
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City Council Approves Development Bringing 3,500 Homes to Southwest Boise
According to KTVB, the southwest Boise development will bring more than 3,500 homes to the area with 94,000 square feet
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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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Westlake Florida Reaches New Home-Building Milestone
According to the Town Crier, the building boom taking place in Florida’s fastest-growing city has hit a new milestone. The
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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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