Housing Restrictions Hit Harder than Tariffs
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HUD Announces More Than $1.1 Billion for Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a historic $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
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March Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
In March 2025, private residential construction spending declined by 0.4%, primarily due to a 1.2% drop in home improvement expenditures.
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10 Things to Know in the Property Market: April 2025
The April 2025 edition of Cotality’s “10 Things to Know” highlights key trends shaping the U.S. housing market and construction
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U.S. Home Price Insights – April 2025
In April 2025, the U.S. housing market displayed signs of resilience, with national home prices reaching a new peak. The
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Home Sales Are Set to Rebound. The 10 Hottest Housing Markets for 2025.
Home sales will rebound next year, prices will rise at a slower pace, and metro areas like Boston; Phoenix, and
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Inflation Remains Sticky Despite Easing Housing Costs
Inflation picked up to 2.7% in November, while matching expectations, the last mile to the Fed’s 2% target proves to
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Mortgage Rates Rise in November Amid Post-Election Market Volatility
Mortgage rates climbed in November, driven by market volatility and a surge in Treasury yields following the recent elections. On
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Where Residential Construction Thrives: Metro Area Hotspots for Jobs and Businesses
The residential construction industry plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and local community development. It has a lasting
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Lennar Homes Subsidiary Opens 240-Unit Cordelia Luxury Highrise Apartment Community for Leasing in Florida Market of Sarasota
Quarterra Multifamily, a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a multifamily apartment developer, property manager, and asset manager, announced the start
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Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on House Payments
In another sign of America’s ongoing housing affordability crisis, the National Association of Home Builders /Wells Fargo Cost of Housing
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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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Housing Market Forecast for the Next 2 Years: 2024-2026
After years of soaring home prices driven by low mortgage rates, the US housing market is stabilizing, according to Norada
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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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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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Home of the Week: Mid Century Revival
This speculative single-family home was created for a production builder wanting to offer something fresh and outside of their normal
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Landmark Codes Training Deal Featured in NAHB’s Monthly Update
To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. Some highlights for this
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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Highly Desirable Southwest Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the
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Fannie Mae’s Report on Mortgage Rates and Home Sales Predicts 2025 Improvement
In September 2024, the economic outlook for the housing market reveals ongoing challenges despite recent declines in mortgage rates. While
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Landsea Homes Closes on 124 Homesites in Central Florida
Brach Ranch in St. Cloud and Trinity Gardens in DeLand will feature single-family detached High Performance Homes. Landsea Homes Corporation
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Prices and Trends in the U.S. Framing Lumber Market
Here’s a look at the current lumber market according to the NAHB. According to NAHB, the framing lumber composite price
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IBS 2025 Show Home Accelerates Into the Final Phases of Construction
Construction on the IBS New American Home 2025 is advancing rapidly, with completion expected by October, showcasing cutting-edge energy efficiency
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County Staff Introduce Launchpad Program to Fund Development of Workforce Housing in North Lake Tahoe
Placer County is developing the Launchpad program to offer low-interest loans for building workforce housing in North Lake Tahoe, addressing
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FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The FHFA has proposed new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2025-2027, focusing on promoting equitable access
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Home Building Geography Index (HBGI)
The Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) is a quarterly measure of building conditions nationwide, utilizing county-level data on single-family and
Read MorePulte Homes Announce New Townhome and Condo Community in the Heart of Fairfax, Virginia
Pulte Homes announced a new townhome and condominium community in Fairfax, Virginia. Overlook at Fairfax Boulevard is to open later
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New Data Shows Building with Propane Supports a Healthier Environment
Findings from the 2023 Propane Construction Research Program demonstrate that propane benefits the environment, homeowners and construction professionals. RICHMOND, Va.
Read MoreRise in All-Cash Transactions Helping Drive Price Gains for Most Expensive U.S. Homes
Rise in All-Cash Transactions Helping Drive Price Gains for Most Expensive U.S. Homes The median sale price of luxury homes
Read MoreSchumacher Opens Showroom and Boutique in Charlotte
Schumacher Opens Showroom and Boutique in Charlotte The 135-year-old heritage brand expands its physical footprint to provide design enthusiasts and
Read MoreLandsea Homes Close on 28 Homesites in Longmont, Colorado
Landsea Homes Close on 28 Homesites in Longmont, Colorado All homes at Spring Valley will contain Landsea Homes’ renowned High
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