Freddie Mac releases April fixed-mortgage rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 6.34% in April, 16 basis points (bps) higher than
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Industry Observations
AIA/Deltek ABI signals market stabilization
Architecture firm billings held steady in March 2026, indicating market stability. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting
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Construction Leads Job Growth in March
In March, the U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate
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Mortgage rates decline
On Feb. 12, 2026, Freddie Mac (FMCC) announced that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.09%, down from the week
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2026 Housing Market Outlook
The upcoming year brings continued progress toward normalization while building resilience The U.S. housing market is expected to shift toward
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The Architect’s Role in Policy and Practice
The American dream of homeownership feels increasingly distant for many. With the median age of a first-time homebuyer now at
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A Look Back at a Challenging Year
As we look back at 2025, we can probably all agree that things have been shaken up in Washington D.C.
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter
Confidence in the multifamily housing market showed modest improvement in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association
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Residential Conversions Surge to Record Levels in New York City
New York City is seeing an unprecedented surge in office-to-residential conversions, marking the most active period since 2008, according to
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