8% of buyers got down payment help from family this year: Survey
A new survey of 1,700 real estate agents this spring found that homebuyers in the Northeast and in Southern California were the most likely to get financial help from their family
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
As buyers balk, some homebuilders dread the months to come
Builder sentiment dropped at the second-fastest pace of the last two decades as construction companies began cutting costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders
by Daniel Houston Jul 19
More than half of homebuilders report cancellation uptick in June
In parts of the country, buyers are backing out of contracts for new homes at rates not seen since the shock of the pandemic first set in during March of 2020
by Daniel Houston Jul 8
Sales declines, price drops and the return of buyer incentives: Oh my!
It’s getting hairy out there for homebuilders as construction leaders report that buyers are losing interest in pricy new properties now that mortgage rates have climbed, according to a new survey
Lumber prices seesaw lower, and some homebuilders aren't happy
The price of lumber took a big dip to start the week, just the latest unexpected shift in the cost of building a new home
by Daniel Houston May 11
Are new-home sales really dropping? Check the margin of error, says research firm
John Burns Real Estate Consulting director of research Rick Palacios Jr. advises clients and industry pros to take monthly housing stats with a grain of salt.
by Marian McPherson Mar 6