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Heat pump installed next to outside wall new single-family home

HVAC

5 Findings About Heat Pumps

Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity

Building Materials

Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February

Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined

Financing

As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance

A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates

Rapid transit options in a downtown area

Planning + Development

What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops

Two recent studies look at the factors hindering housing development near rapid transit

Trends

These Design Trends Get the Thumbs-Down From Boomers

Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions

Baby Boomer woman with attitude against a red and yellow backgound

Demographics

The State of Hispanic Homeownership

2023 saw a net gain of 377,000 Latino owner-households, the largest single-year gain in almost 20 years, a recent report finds

Hispanic family moving into new home and unpacking boxes

Market Data + Trends

February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market

February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market

Blue and white single-family home with for-sale sign in front yard

Business Management

How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction

Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce

Woman construction worker reviews house plan

Market Data + Trends

Housing Markets Most Vulnerable to Decline

A recent report spotlights markets that are more vulnerable to decline due to less-affordable homes and higher levels of underwater mortgages, foreclosures, and unemployment

Rowhouses in Brooklyn, NY, a housing market at risk of decline in Q4 2023

Government + Policy

Biden's Proposed Fixes for Housing Affordability

In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several actions to improve housing affordability and supply

Solar

Solar Achieves Renewable Energy Milestone

In 2023 solar energy provided more than 50% of new electricity capacity added to the US grid

Solar panels being installed on residential roof

Demographics

Gen-Z Homebuyer Must-Haves

To afford a home, Generation Z is willing to make compromises, but not on everything

Market Data + Trends

Looking Up: Single-Family Housing Production Numbers Show Improvement

The tide appears to be turning for single-family housing production in almost all metros, from large to small, based on Q4 2023 data

Row of new, single-family homes in California

Demographics

9M Baby Boomers to Exit Housing Market by 2035—but Gradually

Latest Freddie Mac report finds the contraction in the housing market resulting from Baby Boomers making their exit is unlikely to be a dramatic wave but more like a gradually receding tide

Group of Baby Boomers waves goodbye as they exit the housing market

5 Findings About Heat Pumps

Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February

As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance

What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features