Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn't panic Friday over reports that the US will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
International Longshoremen’s Association's strike ended on Friday, removing worries that an extended strike would negatively impact new-home starts and sales
Builder confidence dropped 1 point in July to 42, according to the latest NAHB Housing Market Index. That's the lowest score since December 2023
According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions
Housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52M in February — 10.7% higher than in January, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau
Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 12.2% between October and November to an annual rate of 590,000, but lower interest rates may bring relief
Housing starts jumped 14.8% between October and November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56M. That's 9.3% higher than they were in December 2022
Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes rose 3 points to a score of 37 during December, the first monthly improvement since August
October saw builder confidence in the market for newly built single family homes fall 6 points to a measure of 34, the lowest level since December 2022
New-home sales skyrocketed in September, soaring to a 20-month high, according to data issued Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
New housing starts increased 7% in September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.36M, or 7.2% below the levels seen in September 2022, according to Census Bureau data released Wednesday
Sales of newly built homes dropped 8.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000
Builder sentiment for newly built single-family homes slid five points to a score of 45, the second straight month of steep decreases
The number of new homes earmarked for the rental market is expected to double by 2027 as built-for-rent housing rebounds with a record Q1 and developers clamor to partner with investors