Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban
The bill may not pass so easily in the House, where lawmakers have suggested it will require some negotiating
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby's Realty
A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate through year's end, the firm's mid-year luxury report said, creating 'compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers'
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
How homeowners, not builders, are driving Denver's inventory boom
How is Denver out so far in front of the pack? Without a building boom, owners of existing homes are flouting a 'rate lock-in' and weak demand in a way that helps explain a broader national trend
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40% of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction
Housing starts fell 11.4% in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with 1 economist describing the slump as 'well below consensus expectations'
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 17
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
housing construction, housing, getty
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
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 16
Housing starts post rebound in April but inventory remains tight
Housing starts rose 2.2% month over month in April, as homebuyers increasingly turn to new construction to combat low inventory in the resale market, the US Census Bureau reported
by Lillian Dickerson May 17
Builder confidence ends 2021 strong
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index increased for the fourth consecutive month, to 84 in December, marking a high for the year last seen in February
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
'Lumber truthers' question veracity of shortage through social media
Despite lumber shortage data released for consecutive months by industry associations, lumber-shortage truthers have taken to social media to dispel what they see as myth
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Builder confidence creeps up 1 point in February: NAHB
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages of lumber have continued to contribute to rising lumber prices, but intense homebuyer demand for single-family homes has kept builder confidence steady
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Builder confidence reaches historic all-time high in September
The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index jumped 5 points to 83 in September, an all-time high for the index since the series began in 1985
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
NAHB: Builder confidence decreases slightly again in March
Although the housing market index remained relatively high for March 2020 compared to all of 2019, as economic confidence started to waver, the index faced a slight decrease
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Sep 6
Homebuilders optimistic for buyer’s market
National Association of Home Builders survey finds 85 percent of metro areas experienced uptick in home affordability
by Amy Tankersley May 14