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'
Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a 'small boost' to home sales this year, economists say
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
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
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A remodeling 'supercycle,' heartache for first-time homebuyers and heightened activity in the South and Midwest were among the possibilities at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit Thursday
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
After a generationally high apartment construction boom, some developers are now finding that the economics no longer make sense on in-progress projects
According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions
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
Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October
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
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