New Home Sales Jump in May
Aided by lack of existing inventory and solid consumer demand, new home sales rose to their highest level in May
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New This Week
Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Marketing Teams
Bringing the teams together allows for a better customer experience By Mollie Elkman Sales and marketing are the two most
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Housing Market Potential Increases, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
In a higher mortgage rate environment, where many existing homeowners stay put and limit the supply of homes for sale,
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New U.S. Home Construction Surges by Most in Three Decades in May
United States single-family starts surged in May, the most they had in more than three decades. Permits for future construction
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Landsea Homes Launches Sales for Marlowe in Arizona
Eighty new single-family, High Performance Homes now selling in Glendale Glendale, AZ. — Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or the
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Tri Pointe Homes Starts Construction on New Planned Community in Southwest Phoenix
Whispering Hills is expected to offer 10 floor plans across three gated neighborhoods, charming natural appeal, and great access to
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Mortgage Activity Increases as Affordability Improves
Total mortgage activity increased 7.2% from the previous week and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate fell five basis
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A. O. Smith Launches New Website Featuring Advanced Professional Support
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces the launch of its
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Landsea Homes Acquires 38 Homesites in New Avery Centre Master Planned Community
Landsea Homes will offer attached High Performance townhomes Round Rock is nationally recognized as one of the country’s most livable
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It’s a Good Time to Sell, Bad Time to Buy
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) declined 1.2 points month over month and 2.6 points year over year to
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Mortgage Rates Fall for the First Time in Three Weeks
According to data from Freddie Mac, in the week ending June 8, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71%, down from
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Housing Affordability Posts Solid Gain
Combined with lower mortgage rates and home prices, nominal wage gains (unadjusted for inflation) helped to boost housing affordability at
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B&D Interview: Alicia Huey, Chair, National Association of Home Builders
Industry leader discusses experiences from custom builder to board chair, homebuilding chapter benefits and the state of new home construction.
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The Evolution of Build-to-Rent
A hybrid of multifamily and single-family residences create new options for consumers By Rachel Kish Just a few years ago
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Builders Score Big Win in SCOTUS Decision on WOTUS
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in a major victory for NAHB, builders, developers and property owners, the
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The Great Housing Inventory Divide: New Construction vs Existing-Homes
In April. sales of new single-family homes rose 4% month-over-month and 12% year-over-year, This was thanks to existing-home inventory being
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Landsea Homes Launches Sales at Bentridge in Buckeye, Arizona
New community consists of 247 High Performance Homes at attainable price point Model homes now open and available to tour
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The Land and Housing Market is No House of Cards
After months of interest rate hikes and crumbling demand, the industry proves to be built on a solid foundation By
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U.S. New Home Sales Rises to 13-Month Highs
New single-family U.S. home sales jumped to a 13-month high in April. This was boosted from a persistent shortage of
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Connected, Engaging Design Elements at The Landing
Brookfield Residential’s award winning community brings three linked neighborhoods to Tustin, California By Hanna Heiss Formerly a Marine Corps air
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New Single-Family Home Size Trending Lower
As people use homes for more purposes including work, and with the aftermath of an unexpected virus crisis, a need
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Housing Market Heat Shifts to Southeast
Metro areas in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina top the list of the country’s strongest seller’s markets, according to
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Tri Pointe Homes Kicks-off Construction on New Homes at Lariat
The homebuilder will offer three innovatively designed collections at the intersection of natural Hill Country charm and big city appeal
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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Rises to 10-Month High in May
Tight housing supply boosted demand for new construction leading to homebuilder sentiment rising to a 10-month high, even as tightening
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Landsea Homes Launches Sales for Homes at Alameda Marina
182 new High Performance waterfront townhomes now selling in the Bay Area Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or
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Inflation Falls Below 5% For First Time in Two Years
For the first time in two years inflation has fallen below five percent. April has also marked the tenth consecutive
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Build With Purpose
CertainTeed releases Futurebuilt™, a new brand identity providing innovative building solutions to its customers It’s time to rethink the way
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Home Buyers Optimistic Despite Difficult Market Conditions
According to the 2023 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report 52% of all respondents, across all generations, said they plan to
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Housing Market Nuance
Major regional differences highlight the fluctuating nature of the homebuilding industry By Patrick Duffy Last month, when I wrote about
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Record U.S. Construction Jobs To Fuel Housing Market Recovery
Though having peaked in January at 935,800, those employed in construction are still going strong with data showing those who
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s New Mortgage Fee, Explained
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) made changes to the fee structure of conventional mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae and
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