New-Construction Projects New-Home Construction Activity Increases Following a Surge in Building Permits Builders are chipping away at record-low housing inventory, but they may not be moving fast enough to keep pace with escalating demand
Environmental Climate Change Threatens Lumber Production as Prices Reach a New Peak When it comes to lumber prices, the detrimental implications of climate change may outweigh even the heavy hand of the coronavirus
Market Data + Trends Two Years Into Low Inventory and Rising Prices—and Still No End Is in Sight Buyers are headed into the second straight year of a record-breaking housing market. Will this one be any different?
New-Construction Projects November 2021 Records High Share of Single-Family Permits Year-to-date (YTD) single-family permits saw major gains over the first eleven months of 2021—here are the regions with the most growth
Kitchen COVID-Inspired Wellness Design Trends Take Over Kitchen Remodels No amount of storage space is ever enough, according to homeowners who are revamping their kitchen pantries post-pandemic
Housing Policy + Finance Home Buyers Drive Up Mortgage Demand Ahead of More Expected Gains in the Spring Mortgage rates are at their highest levels since March 2020, and more gains could price some buyers out of the housing market altogether
Market Data + Trends Buyers Turn to Technology for Post-Pandemic House Hunting More than ever before, prospective buyers are narrowing their home searches by participating in virtual tours
Trends Apartment Trends Taking Over 2022 From remote work spaces to car charging stations, these are the big changes rental companies are introducing in the new year
Remodeling Sales + Marketing Home Flippers Could Play a Small Role in Solving the U.S. Housing Crisis Property rehab companies are keeping a steady stream of supply on the market by making old homes desirable once more
Kitchen How the Spice Kitchen Keeps the Cooking Behind Closed Doors The heart of the home can also be the epicenter of clutter and smells, but the spice kitchen may offer a solution