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Financing

3 Questions for Homebuyers to Consider While Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop

The housing market has seen some ups and downs, but these questions can help buyers make the best decision going forward

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Market Data + Trends

Residential Construction Industry Projected to Finish 2024 Strong

The home building sector is expected to grow in value by 10% over the remainder of the year

Market Data + Trends

Home Prices Continue to Grow but Are Expected to Slow by 2025

The decline in home sales could signify price stabilization in the near future

Mid-year market outlook webinar for home builders

Economics

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook

This on-demand webinar recording features Dr. Robert Dietz, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) chief economist, and Fan-Yu...

Market Data + Trends

A Record Number of Homeowners Don’t Have Mortgages Right Now

Mortgage rates are high, but many households remain unaffected due to the number of mortgage-free homes

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Economics

Economists Say a Housing Market Crash Is Unlikely in the Near Future

While Americans worry about another economic collapse, here are five reasons experts say it won’t happen

Economics

Mortgage Rates to Remain High Following Federal Reserve’s Recent Decision

The benchmark interest rate has been in the 5.25% to 5.5% range since July 2023

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Government + Policy

Housing Affordability Becomes Debate Topic in 2024 Presidential Election

Presidential candidates are tackling affordability issues as home price-to-income ratio reaches record high

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Economics

Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity

Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3

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Economics

Gen Z Feels Weight of US Debt Burden While Trying to Enter Housing Market

Current US debt has surpassed levels reached in the aftermath of World War II, with Gen Z bearing the brunt

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NAHB

Residential Building Wages Rise Again in March

Wage growth for residential building workers continued during March, but at a slower pace than during the previous month

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Economics

Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%

The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022

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Economics

Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January

January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening

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Economics

Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements

The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady

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3 Questions for Homebuyers to Consider While Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop

Residential Construction Industry Projected to Finish 2024 Strong

Home Prices Continue to Grow but Are Expected to Slow by 2025

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs