Fannie Mae Shares Five Housing Market Predictions for 2025
The US housing market is expected to remain under pressure in 2025 as affordability challenges and the “lock-in effect” continue
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Tri Pointe Homes: Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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New Home Construction Flat in October as Builder Confidence Improves
According to U.S. News, the pace of new housing was mixed in October as the effects of Hurricane Milton weighed
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City Council Approves Development Bringing 3,500 Homes to Southwest Boise
According to KTVB, the southwest Boise development will bring more than 3,500 homes to the area with 94,000 square feet
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Fannie and Freddie Will Back Homes Costing Nearly $1 Million as Prices Surge
According to USA Today, the federal government’s support for homeownership is about to expand as home prices continue to surge
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Westlake Florida Reaches New Home-Building Milestone
According to the Town Crier, the building boom taking place in Florida’s fastest-growing city has hit a new milestone. The
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Small Gain for Multifamily Built-for-Sale Construction
According to the NAHB, the count of multifamily for-rent housing starts declined during the third quarter of 2024. For the
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U.S. Housing Market Gains Momentum: Pending Sales Rise for Third Month Straight
The U.S. housing market is rebounding, with pending home sales rising 2.0% in October, marking three consecutive months of growth.
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Top Patio Trends: Looking Back at 2024 and Leaping into 2025
According to the NAHB, as the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living continue to blur, patios have evolved into sophisticated
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Builder Confidence Moves Higher as Election Uncertainty is Lifted
According to the NAHB, builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will continue to
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A New Boston Development Is Prioritizing First-Generation Home Buyers. It Could Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap.
According to Boston.com, the units in the Brookley Flats housing development in Jamaica Plain appear about as cookie-cutter as most
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Workforce Housing Directive To Bolster Economic Development and New Home Construction in Virginia
Virginia will help fund housing construction near major business developments, Gov. Glenn Younkgin announced this week. A new executive order,
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Over 200 New Homes Are Coming to 1,730-Acre Hockley, Texas Development
Builder Lennar announced the construction of more than 200 homes in The Highlands at The Grand Prairie, the newest “village”
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Here Are Three Approaches To Increase U.S. Housing Supply
To address the U.S. Housing Shortage, real estate professionals emphasize the need to increase housing supply by building homes in
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FHFA to Raise the 2025 Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie, Freddie by 4%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is increasing the multifamily loan purchase cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 2.0% for the week ending on Oct. 18 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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EEBA 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners
The 2024 Building Excellence Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in construction at the High Performance Home Builder Summit, highlighting innovation and
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The Housing Market Is Picking up in Some of the Most Expensive Regions of the U.S.
The housing market is beginning to recover, with increased listing activity and homes going under contract, particularly in high-priced areas
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Housing Market Predictions for Next Year: Prices to Rise by 4.4%
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) offers insights into projected U.S. home price changes from 2024 to 2028, as
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Climate-Driven Insurance Hikes are Making Affordable Housing Even Harder to Build
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for real estate, especially in the coastal Southeast where hurricanes are a threat.
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Construction Labor Shortage Stands in the Way of Low-Cost Housing and Good Jobs
An imminent shortage of construction workers could spell out trouble for the Los Angeles’s regional push to build new houses
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Creative Spare Room Ideas, From a Home Library to a Swanky Lounge
If a home being built has a spare room, the default can sometimes be to turn it into a guest
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Governor Hochul Announces 71,000 New Homes in New York City Will Be Built Through Policies Enacted in State’s Landmark Housing Deal
The state of New York is celebrating the creation of about 71,000 apartments in New York City, including 21,000 affordable
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Min Design Sculpts Planes and Openings Strategically for a Contemplative Home, Capturing Light
In a San Francisco-based project dubbed Capturing Light, local firm Min Design approached the minimal residence by exploring the dynamics
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Softwood Lumber Prices Slip a Little More
The latest Producer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a steady August to September pricing,
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When Will Housing Prices Drop?
Despite concerns about falling home prices, the U.S housing market appears to remain stable. In August 2024, the median home
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Over 400 New Homes Planned Across Escambia. Here’s What the County Greenlit in September
According to Pensacola News Journal, Escambia County’s Development Review Committee (DRC) approved plans for eight different subdivision projects during September
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Inflation Slows in September
According to the NAHB, inflation continued to ease in September and remained at a 3-year low as shelter costs continued
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Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH), one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the release of its
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How Innovative Smart Appliance Technology Enhances Functionality in the Home
According to the NBKA, there’s been a lot of buzz over the past several years about smart technology and how
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What Do Rate Cuts Mean for the K&B Industry?
According to the NBKA, after months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve recently announced a significant .5% rate cut – the
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