Market Data + Trends Texas on Top in 'Boomtown' Ranking A new report from financial planning site MagnifyMoney ranks the 35 U.S. "boomtowns" that are drawing in the most people, job opportunities,...
Market Data + Trends America's Aging Housing Stock Owner-occupied homes are getting older, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. The median age of such homes...
Green Projects These Homes Want to Save Lives Healthy living and energy savings are two essential components of high-performance homes, but "life-safety" features may be the key for...
Market Data + Trends The Incredible, Shrinking Wage New data from the Department of Labor reveals that the national cost of living rose in July, while average weekly earnings decreased, and...
Trends Economists Push Back on Talk of Housing Market Slowdown Despite recent reports that housing is facing a significant slowdown, several economists are countering that such warnings may be premature....
Codes + Standards This Week's Codes and Standards, August 13 Nearly a Quarter of Opioid Overdose Deaths Attributable to Construction Industry Nearly a quarter of overdose deaths in a five-year...
Innovation Tesla's Troubles With Solar Production Tesla's Buffalo, N.Y. factory continues to experience production challenges in its solar operations, and insiders attribute the delays to...
Market Data + Trends Study Tackles Rental Fraud Finding a home to rent may be easier with the advent of digital platforms streamlining the process, but hazards like rental scams remain...
Trends Affordability Dwindled to Decade-Low in California This June, California hit a new affordability low, as the share of buyers who can afford an average-priced home fell to 26 percent,...
Market Data + Trends The Growing Number of Million Dollar Cities The number of U.S. cities with median home values of $1 million or more is increasing. From 2017 to 2018, 33 cities crossed over into the...
