Mortgage Rates Continued to Decline in July
In July, mortgage rates continued to drop, averaging 6.85%. Freddie Mac reports that this represents a decrease of 7 basis
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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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Landsea Homes Breaks Ground on 44 New Homes in Anaheim, CA
Mason will boast 44 townhomes in one of Orange County’s most coveted and populous cities High Performance Homes at competitive
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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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US Housing Starts Increase on Pickup in Multifamily Construction
In June, new home construction in the US accelerated, yet a drop in single-family housing starts to an eight-month low
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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) aims to assess and monitor the current state of the single-family housing market.
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Ashton Woods Purchases the Nearly 18-Acre Garden District in the Clari Park Master Planned Development for $7 Million
Land Advisors Organization’s Nashville land team completes transaction, paving the way for 155 new residential units in Desirable Murfreesboro District.
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Dream Finders Homes Launches Phoenix Division
Scottsdale, Arizona (July 17, 2024) — One of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Dream Finders Homes, Inc (the “Company,” “Dream Finders Homes,” “Dream
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Tri Pointe Homes to Acquire 59 Single-Family Homesites, Break Ground at Flora in Fast-Growing Austin Metro
Phase one of construction now underway in northeast Hutto AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 16, 2024) – Tri Pointe Homes® (NYSE:TPH), one
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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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A Guide to Rental Communities (Apartments and BTR) and Product Types
Clients frequently approach the team for guidance in defining rental community asset classes, including apartments and build-to-rent properties, as well
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Washington County Sees Rise in Permits for Home Construction
During the fiscal year ending on June 30, Washington County authorized 386 building permits for the construction of single-family homes,
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Share of Homes Built on Slabs Surges to 72.4%
According to NAHB’s analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC), in 2023, the majority of new single-family homes were constructed
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What Buyers Expect to Pay vs. Actual Home Prices
Recent surveys from NAHB and the U.S. Census Bureau reveal a significant disparity between what buyers anticipate paying and current
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High New Home Inventory: What it Means for Home Building
Housing economists generally recommend that a balanced market inventory equates to a supply lasting five to six months. This metric
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Housing Market Outlook 2025: 8 Early Predictions on Home Prices
As mid-July approaches, the 2024 U.S. housing market is transitioning from its typical peak season for rising home prices to
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Lot Values Trend Higher
The NAHB’s analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) data, lot values for single-family detached speculative homes continued
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Will BTR Rent Growth Outpace Apartment Rent Growth Over Time?
While specific outcomes can vary depending on the market and type of product, generally, the conditions typically support rent growth
Read MoreToll Brothers Unveils Four New Luxury Home Designs in The Isles at Lakewood Ranch Community in Florida
Toll Brothers, Inc. the premier builder of luxury homes in the nation, has unveiled four new home designs at The
Read MoreDR Horton Drops $65M for 97 Acres in Homestead
D.R. Horton acquired the property at Southwest 328th Street and Southeast 6th Street from the Alger family, headed by Richard
Read MoreLandsea Homes Launches Sales for New Community in Orlando
Homes at Harrell Oaks begin in the upper $500K range, offering configurations of four to five bedrooms and two to
Read MoreDesigners Say Minimalism Is Out. Here’s What They’re Loving Instead
Characterized by clean lines, neutral tones, and a focus on simplicity, minimalist design has been prominent in interior trends of
Read More6 Design Choices Pros Regret Using in Clients’ Homes (and How They Fixed Them)
Our homes are dynamic environments. As our tastes evolve, we may outgrow things we once cherished, and designers are no
Read More“Outdated” Home Design Trends That Are Wayyy Better Than Modern Day Trends
Homes have lost their vibrant colors. These muted, gray houses are dull and lack imagination and style. I want to
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New U.S. Single Family Home Starts: Forecast to 2025
In the United States, the projected number of single-family housing starts is expected to rise in 2025. Following a peak
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Golden State Resilience: Four Considerations for California’s Housing Market
California’s housing markets are currently thriving, which might contradict national news headlines. We explore the present realities and future indicators
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US Housing Boom May Ease Shortage, But Costs Remain High
Since 2020, the United States has added nearly 5 million housing units, primarily in the South and mostly consisting of
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Who Are the Leading Home Builders in the U.S.?
In the May/June 2024 issue, Pro Builder released its annual Housing Giants report. This report ranks the leading U.S. home
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Share of One-Story New Homes Increased in 2023
In 2023, data from the US Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), analyzed by NAHB, revealed a reversal in the
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