New survey data show that about 85 percent of remodelers reported a dearth of available carpentry workers in Q3 2018, and roughly 48 percent of respondents said the shortage was "serious."
Based on employment data analysis, a new report forecasts new construction activity in the U.S. for 2019 through 2028. In March, construction jobs were the fourth biggest source of employment growth in the nation.
According to Rick Palacios Jr., director of research for John Burns Real Estate Consulting, “The stigma of renting has ... gone away,” and this is proving especially true for Baby Boomers entering their Golden Years.
Home loan lenders are increasingly courting mortgage applicants who, in the past, may have been rejected or seen as risky, according to a recent credit availability report.
This year's spring buying season is met with cooling home prices. The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index data show a three percent annual gain in February, down five basis points from January's year-over-year growth.
Even though the peak spring real estate season is underway, fewer Americans believe now is a good time to buy a home. New poll data show that sentiment hit an 11-year low.
Home prices and remodeling spending are slowing down faster than experts anticipated. A new report shows that single-family permits are down 8.4 percent annually, and remodeling spending fell 10.1 percent in March.
A new study finds the 10 best cities for new graduates to live, work, and play. Most of the places Realtor.com advises grads to go are in the Midwest and Rust Belt.
