Single-Family Homes New Single-Family Starts Down 7% Year-Over-Year In 2023, six out of nine US Census-designated regions recorded a decrease in single-family construction
Housing Markets 32 Housing Markets That Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Inventory Levels Most of the markets seeing high inventory levels are in southern states, such as Texas and Florida
Single-Family Homes Century Communities-Led Partnership Surprises Family in Need With Custom-Built Home in Houston The 2,000-square-foot home is fully accessible, with widened doorways, ramps, and more
Innovation Could 3D Printing Provide Homes That Cost Under $99,000 to Build? A design competition in Austin seeks to find out
Market Data + Trends Mortgage Rates Stay High, Builder Confidence Remains Low As confidence in the housing market declines, more builders are turning to sales incentives to entice homebuyers
Market Data + Trends Despite Recent Gains in Construction Activity, the US Housing Shortage Persists Coastal markets, such as San Francisco and Seattle, are feeling the shortage the most due to geographical costraints and strict zoning regulations
Housing Markets 10 US Metros Embracing YIMBY Housing Policies Current zoning regulations are adding to the U.S. housing shortage, but cities such as Washington, D.C., and Chicago want to change that
Innovation SBCA-Led Partnership Builds Home in Record Time at Innovation Housing Showcase New methods used at this year’s event shaved about 4 hours off the previous year’s build time
Housing Policy + Finance New ADU Ordinance Introduced to NJ Neighborhood Homeowners in Princeton, N.J. are experimenting with accessory dwelling units
Market Data + Trends Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023 Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December
