Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
The latest data doesn’t yet reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran conflict
by Nick Pipitone Mar 23
Homebuilders cry 'uncle' as duties on Canadian lumber hit 27%
NAHB urges Trump administration to negotiate new softwood lumber agreement with Canada 'that will provide a fair and equitable solution to all parties and eliminate tariffs altogether'
by Matt Carter Aug 4
Tarrifs; renovations
Opinion
Many agents work with sellers to make presale updates or help buyers decide on a home because of its renovation potential. Trump's tariffs could make those pitches harder to land
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Homebuilders anxiously await details on Canada, Mexico tariffs
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
by Matt Carter Jan 31
How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate
From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA walkout and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry
What's a 'tornado housing market?' Hint: You might be in one right now
Coldwell Banker Warburg President Frederick Warburg Peters coined the term to describe a phenomenon where 1 home trades hands briskly while a similar property nearby languishes
Against the odds, some buyers are returning to newly built homes
Homebuilders are reporting shorter construction timelines and fewer supply-chain issues as they deal with a drop in demand for new houses, according to a new survey of homebuilders
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
How homebuilders can take the sting out of supply chain woes
Opinion
The pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, and multifamily leaders had to adapt. Here are just some of the ways builders are softening the blow of supply chain issues
by Michael Zaransky May 3
Lumber prices reach lowest 2022 level. But DIY projects already DOA
The price of lumber dropped to $829 per thousand board feet on Tuesday, a 39% drop from just a month earlier and 52% from May 2021, but it's still nearly double the pre-COVID rate
by Ben Verde Apr 14
Palm Beach spec home brings in $50M
The 14,000-square-foot spec mansion located in Palm Beach, just a few streets north of Mar-a-Lago, sold to an unknown buyer
Tough as nails: Women in construction on getting opportunities today
The construction corporate ladder is a lot steeper for women than men, according to the professionals Inman spoke with, who reported feeling singled out and having to work harder to earn opportunities
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
housing market
The median sales price, meanwhile, soared 13.9% year over year in November as inventory plunged 13.3%, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown
With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year
Builder confidence soars as demand overshadows supply chain issues
Despite shortages of materials, lots and labor, consumer demand beat expectations, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16