Multifamily starts crater 41.6% as housing pipeline thins
May's Census data shows apartment construction collapsing while single-family plateaus
by Nick Pipitone Jun 17
How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season
An investor describes rising energy costs as ‘kryptonite’ for the housing market
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
KB Home says the Iran war is already 'weighing on the consumer'
As global conflict escalates, housing demand shows signs of strain
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
The latest data doesn’t yet reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran conflict
by Nick Pipitone Mar 23
Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales
High mortgage rates and buyer incentives are squeezing builder margins
by Nick Pipitone Mar 16
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Inman On Tour Texas
Meet the real estate industry leaders bringing insights on design, development, luxury markets and tech-driven growth to the Lone Star State
by Mariya Gordon Aug 22
Educate yourself and your clients about the impact of Trump tariffs
Protect your peace, power and profits, coach Darryl Davis writes, and provide the guidance your clients need to navigate the latest economic movements
by Darryl Davis Feb 4
Homebuilders warn they're facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber
In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70% of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico
by Matt Carter Feb 3
Developers sit on empty lots as higher rates delay projects
After a generationally high apartment construction boom, some developers are now finding that the economics no longer make sense on in-progress projects
by Ben Verde Jun 4
New-home sales continue modest rise — but market 'lull' lies ahead
New-home sales rose 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 640,000, according to data released Friday by the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Ben Verde Dec 23
Nearly half of new-home buyers in the Southwest are backing out
Builders have seen cancellation rates spike this year as buyers now struggle to afford the homes they signed up for months ago, according to data from John Burns Real Estate Consulting
by Daniel Houston Dec 14
SoftBank-backed construction startup shutters US operations
After a final $200M investment from SoftBank, Katerra is closing after years of financial mismanagement and rising construction costs
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Canadian tariffs have made it harder for builders to access affordable lumber, leading to higher prices for homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Jun 22