Housing Markets West Is Best? Not According to Realtor.com’s List of the Hottest Summer Markets Homebuyers are steering clear of the West Coast this summer not just because of rising temps, but also due to sky-high home prices
Market Data + Trends From Coast to Coast, the Housing Shortage Is Growing Builders across the country are racing to keep up with record household growth amid a growing supply deficit
Home Design Pandemic Consumer Demands Continue to Influence Residential Architecture From added living space to outdoor living amenities, these home design features are still influenced by mid-pandemic consumer trends
Market Data + Trends June Asking Rents Posted Smallest Increase Since October as Landlords Respond to Falling Demand A fast-faced rental market seems to be slowing as renters burdened by high inflation lower their budgets
NAHB NAHB Awards Program Now Open to Applications Send in a nomination or submit an application by Oct. 7 to be recognized
Build to Rent Can Built-For-Rent Sustain a Frenzied Housing Market? Buyers unable to afford for-sale homes are finding affordability and a range of housing options in the built-for-rent sector
New-Home Sales Mortgage Demand Shrinks Even as Home Prices Moderate Mortgage applications continue to decline as buyers pull back from home purchases due to affordability concerns
Regulations Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction
Labor + Trade Relations Wages for Residential Construction Workers Post Consecutive Gains Hourly residential building worker wages rose again in May after steady increases at the start of 2022, but will higher pay be enough to attract the next generation of skilled laborers?
Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Homes Don’t Have to Sacrifice Creature Comforts Net zero residential construction is evolving to prioritize not just energy efficiency, but also design and livability
