Housing Giants 2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
Opinion Could Declaring a Right to Housing be the Way to Solve Homelessness? In the city of Los Angeles, the housing gap is illustrated by multi-million-dollar homes steps away from homeless encampments—but the Los...
Builders Invitation Homes CEO Says Market is 'Extremely Healthy' The supply and demand dynamics that brought the housing market to where it is today will likely remain stable, resulting in steadily...
Sales + Marketing Real Estate's New Normal: Virtual Selling Tools Both homebuyers and sellers benefit from virtual selling tools: one side can view listings faster and easier while the other gains more...
Building Materials Lumber Prices Finally Cool as Demand Relaxes The demand for lumber from builders, remodelers, and at-home DIYers helped drive prices up to $1,600 per thousand board feet, but recent...
Affordability Housing Affordability, Median Incomes Took a Hit in April As monthly mortgage payments increased by double digits in April from March, median family income declined. The National Association of...
Innovation Building With Bamboo: An Interview With BamCore Would you build a home with bamboo? BamCore says its wall system offers greater strength and sustainability compared to traditional lumber. ...
Design What Kitchen Features Top Buyers' Wishlists? Today’s homebuyers are big on having enough storage and work space in their kitchens, according to data from the National Association of...
Economics The Federal Reserve Anticipates Rising Interest Rates in 2023 In Federal Open Market Committee meetings this week, Federal Reserve members said interest rates will likely rise twice in 2023. Interest...
Building Materials Residential Building Materials Prices Up 23% Prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased 22.5% compared to one year ago, with specific material prices advancing...
