Construction Consumer Confidence Rebounds from August Low Consumer confidence shot up this month, showing that consumers have a better view of current business conditions, the job market, and...
Construction Buyers Are Still Here, But Homes Are Not Home inventory remains at a historically low supply, which has pushed home prices up dramatically and brought sales time down to an average...
Design 5 Interior Design Trends Affected by the Pandemic The pandemic has been the single most influential event to impact interior design trends, a result of the pandemic drastically changing the...
Sales Pending Home Sales Increase to Record High in August Signed contracts on existing homes increased by 8.8% from July to August, the highest pace on record, according to the National Association...
Codes + Standards How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)
Housing Markets Workers Are Moving to These Smaller Metros The increase of telecommuting, though a result of the pandemic, may be the work model of the future. One of the main reasons people move...
Energy Efficiency Are Clean-Energy Prefab Homes the Future? Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes. The...
Economics Mortgage Demand Drops Week to Week Even as Interest Rates Dip Interest rates fell again last week compared to the previous week, but so did mortgage demand. Record low mortgage rates were once a reason...
Sales Active Adult Buyers Desire Community, Safety Active adult communities draw in retirees with amenities, safety, and community—offerings that are even more important to some now due to...
Planning + Development Thomas Beadel on Splitting Lots, Doubling Inventory The business model for Thomas James Homes' Trademark by TJH brand brings more opportunities for buyers in neighborhoods where inventory is tight
