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Economics

NAHB Predicts Mild Recession in 2023

A housing market slowdown points toward affordability and opportunity for buyers in the long term, but its more immediate impact may cause a mild recession, according to NAHB

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Building Materials

A Slowdown in Housing Demand Is Creating a Surfeit of Lumber Products

Housing demand is cooling across the U.S., and as some builders pull back, a glut of lumber inventory is sending prices to post-pandemic lows

Market Data + Trends

The Housing Market Is Hitting a Turning Point, but Where Will It Go From Here?

Home sales are slowing, asking prices are dropping, and—believe it or not—inventory is rising

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High-Performance Homes

Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions

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Quality Matters

Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple

Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it

New-Home Sales

Sellers Are Losing Their Upper Ground in Migration Hotspots

Price drops are sweeping through popular migration destinations as sellers scramble to hold on to waning buyer demand

Education + Training

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Introduces Two New Workforce Development Programs

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to offer additional opportunities for professionals and students exploring careers in the net zero building sector

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Market Data + Trends

What’s Driving Record Growth in the Rental Market?

Changing household preferences and a lack of housing affordability post-pandemic caused apartment demand to double at the start of 2022

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Home Design

Remodeling for a Summer Staycation

No need to spend a fortune on inflated airfare or gas prices this summer—these remodeling tips from Housing Design Matters can turn any home into a staycation oasis

Housing Markets

Prices Drop In Overvalued Markets as Housing Boom Subsides

Sellers are being forced to lower their asking prices to accommodate budget-conscious buyers in overpriced regional markets

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features