Building Technology Architecture Students Complete First 3D Printed Home in Los Angeles Architecture students from Woodbury University in California recently completed Los Angeles' first permitted 3D printed home
Housing Policy + Finance Fannie Mae Warns of High Rates in 2024 The Federal Reserve's staunch monetary policy could keep interest rates high and continue to affect the U.S. economy into 2024
Education + Training NAHB Joins ‘The Big Build’ Event to Inspire Construction Careers 'The Big Build' event in Washington, D.C., provided hands-on building activities and educational resources for thousands of kids in an effort to drive interest in skilled trades careers
Economics Pandemic Era Spurs 37% Jump in US Household Median Net Worth The average American family saw a significant boost in household net worth during the pandemic due to government support and a rebounding economy
Market Data + Trends Could 2023 Be the Slowest Year of Home Sales Since the Great Recession? Soaring mortgage rates and a dearth of housing inventory have pushed home sales to a 15-year low
Builders Rising Mortgage Rates Chip Away at Home Builder Sentiment As cautious buyers pull back from the for-sale market, home builder confidence is falling
Education + Training Notre Dame Hosts Its First Building Trades Day The University of Notre Dame recently hosted more than 800 high school students and 60 employers for its first Building Trades Day event
Housing Policy + Finance FHA Eases Mortgage Qualifications by Allowing Rental Income From ADUs The Federal Housing Administration now allows buyers to include rental income from accessory dwelling units in their mortgage applications
New-Home Sales Single-Family Housing Starts Posted Unexpected Surge in September Single-family housing starts saw an uptick in September as builders worked to fill a supply deficit left by would-be home sellers opting not to sell
Smart + Resilient Cities Which US Metros Are the Most Future-Ready? These forward-thinking U.S. cities are innovating at a much faster rate than the rest of the country
