Affordability Perceived Home Affordability Increases for Some Buyers Lower mortgage rates are having an effect on the affordability of homes, more so than rising home prices. According to the National...
Government + Policy Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention
Sales + Marketing Building a Home on a Budget: 4 Tips for Potential Buyers Four tips builders can suggest to win over potential buyers with a tight budget
Affordability Top 20 Cities for First-Time Homebuyers The drops in mortgage rates and increases in Americans saving have created a perfect recipe for first-time homebuyers to enter the market,...
Design A Possible Solution to Today's Housing Crisis Housing has become a polarizing topic in some sectors—specifically discussions over housing affordability, homelessness, and economic...
Affordability Home Price Increases May End When This Happens What will be the demise of the housing industry’s unprecedented boom? As more obstacles and hurdles are thrown at the industry, it somehow...
Codes + Standards How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)
Planning + Development Thomas Beadel on Splitting Lots, Doubling Inventory The business model for Thomas James Homes' Trademark by TJH brand brings more opportunities for buyers in neighborhoods where inventory is tight
Affordability HUD Secretary Discusses Government Actions to Address Housing Issues HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the agency's actions to address affordable housing and easing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners
Affordability Current Home Prices Are Too Costly for Average Homeowner In the majority of US counties, the current median price of a home or condo is far too expensive for an average homeowner. CNBC reports that...
