Builders still on bumpy ride, but demand may have bottomed out
New-home starts took a hit in January but remain higher than they were in November. And builders see a path forward to stronger sales, according to a report from the US Census Bureau
by Daniel Houston Feb 16
The homebuilding supply chain is broken. How can we fix it?
As homebuyers falter under the weight of scant inventory and booming home prices, everyone is counting on homebuilders to tip the scales by increasing supply. However, the specter of The Great Recession and coronavirus-induced supply chain issues means help — for builders and buyers — is far away
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Housing starts dip modestly in October amid supply chain issues
Privately owned housing starts dipped 0.7% in October while single-family housing starts dropped 3.9%, according to US Census Bureau residential construction data
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July
Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Residential construction rose in May, despite material challenges
Single-family housing starts rose modestly, but housing completions and building permits dropped from the previous month, according to the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
October housing starts reach highest level since 2007
New residential construction increased 14.2% year over year in October, marking 6 consecutive months of annual gains, according to the US Census Bureau's latest report
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
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
A month in review: The March housing market
Here's a recap from the National Association of Realtors' new Housing Minute monthly video series
by Marian McPherson May 4
Housing starts unexpectedly fall, multifamily sector to blame
Although overall starts took a big (surprising) hit over January's strong growth, jump in single-family construction signals relief for buyers
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
A new home under construction
San Francisco topped the list by approving 94.6 percent more homes than its historical average
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
Lennar and CalAtlantic Group merger creates largest homebuilder in US
Lennar will benefit from $250M in annual savings due to lower overhead, increased efficiencies
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
August housing starts confirm the shortage will rage on
Single-family housing completions fell 13.3 percent
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
November construction numbers a U-turn from October's
Last month's HUD new construction metrics were way up -- that's not the case this month
by Marian McPherson Dec 16
Daily market update: Dec. 8, 2015
Our daily summary of market news, updated regularly with new tidbits
by Inman Dec 8
Daily market update: Dec. 7, 2015
Our daily summary of market news, updated regularly with new tidbits
by Inman Dec 7