New-Construction Projects Single-Family Starts Fall to Two-Year Low as Construction Costs Rise, Demand Softens The pace of single-family housing starts is slowing, but over 800,000 homes are currently under construction across the U.S.
Market Data + Trends After Years of Record-Breaking Gains, the Rental Market May Finally Be Cooling, Experts Say June rental prices set a record for the 16th consecutive month, but an era of nonstop rent hikes could be coming to an end
Market Data + Trends Homebuyer Competition Drops to Lowest Level in Two Years Homebuyers are taking a break from bidding wars as home prices become increasingly unaffordable for a growing number of Americans
Software + Apps This Construction Simulator Video Game Offers a Low-Stress Glimpse Into the Building Industry The newest iteration will include a multiplayer mode that allows players to work toward common goals on simulated construction sites
Building Materials Lumber Prices Fall After Posting Large Gains in Early July After years of volatility, lumber prices could finally be reaching equilibrium as home building activity slows across the U.S.
Home Design House Design Tips That Separate Timeless From Trendy These tips from Housing Design Matters can make communities look unique and timeless rather than cookie-cutter or trendy
New-Construction Projects Home Builder Confidence Drops to Two-Year Low as New Construction Projects Slow The pace of new residential construction is slowing nationwide as buyer demand falters amid fast-rising inflation
New-Home Sales Rising Mortgage Rates Push Home Purchases Out of Reach for Growing Share of Buyers Rising mortgage rates and home prices are forcing many prospective buyers to back out of their purchasing plans, but those who can still afford homes are finding less competition in a more balanced market
Demographics Are Foreign Homebuyers Making a Comeback in the 2022 Market? Affluent international buyers are slowly returning to the U.S. housing market after years of COVID restrictions and travel regulations
Building Materials June PPI Report Highlights Record-Setting Volatility for Lumber and Other Building Materials Building materials prices have been prone to near-constant volatility throughout the pandemic, and the latest increases are no exception
