Housing starts have fallen significantly according to a Census Bureau report on new residential construction. Experts parse through the numbers and explain the correlation of the dip with the recent hurricanes.
Read More »Home Maintenance and Repair Projects on the Rise
A new report giving insights into single-family housing authorizations, existing housing maintenance and remodeling, found an increase in the annual volume of housing maintenance and remodeling projects. Here are the factors responsible for this rise.
Read More »Powell Makes a Case for Gradual Rate Hikes
In his second Congressional Testimony, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy and an outlook on the Fed’s monetary policy. Here are the details.
Read More »Home Wasn’t Built in a Day
From permit stage to home sweet home, it took an average of 7.5 months to complete construction of a single-family house last year, an annual survey reveals, but some U.S. regions saw that wait time reach into the double digits.
Read More »Are Rising Housing Starts Really Balancing Demand?
Single-family housing starts broke above the 900K-mark in June according to the latest Census Bureau data. Experts explain the trends behind these numbers and what they foretell about the ongoing housing supply challenges.
Read More »Fannie Weighs in on Housing and Economic Forecast
Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group’s May 2018 Economic and Housing Outlook predicts continued economic growth throughout the rest of 2018. As we enter 2019, however, the ...
Read More »Is the Single-family Market Losing Steam?
Though housing starts for single-family homes improved slightly in April, they remained below the 900,000 mark for the sixth consecutive month. Experts weigh in on what these numbers mean for supply relief in housing.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Focus on Housing Starts
This week, the Census Bureau and HUD will release the monthly housing starts for April, which will indicate overall trends in the housing market. Here’s what else is happening in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Housing Construction Outlook Remains “Cautiously Optimistic”
Housing starts are on the rise and consumer confidence is increasing a report found. However, there are two factors that could deter further progress.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Builder Confidence
Data from the housing market index released by the National Association of Home Builders will analyze builders’ perception of the housing market’s performance. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
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