Pre-recession housing boomtowns struggle to recover

Home prices might not get back to normal in some California and Florida cities for a decade.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014

Chinese investors pump $22 billion into California housing market

Though activity could taper off if the Chinese or U.S. governments tighten restrictions involving foreign buyers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Housing economists predict overall good year for single-family production

2015 and 2016 look even better, housing specialists said during an NAHB webinar.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014

Family, mortgage debt keep Boomers from moving far from home

Most are remodeling or buying larger homes, not downsizing, a new report reveals.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014

The GDP is growing, with no help from the housing market

Growth in housing, business investment, and consumer spending were down.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014

High incomes, access to credit contribute to housing prices

A new analysis points to a low-income Seattle neighborhood whose homes sell for half the citywide average.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014

College debt is major obstacle to homeownership, recent grads say

Their reluctance to buy their first houses will affect the economy as long as they’re paying off student loans.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014

Homes in foreclosure drop 34.3% in a year

A dip from August to September marks the 35th straight month of year-over-year declines.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014

NYC construction spending matches 2007-2008 levels

High-end homebuilding accounts for much of the activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Skyrocketing home prices in UK have residents looking elsewhere

More than 20% of would-be homebuyers in the UK would consider moving to another country if it meant they could find affordable property.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Home prices inch up in August

Still growing, slow-rising housing values indicate a continuing recovery.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Rate of homeownership dips to 19-year low

More would-be first-time buyers are opting to rent instead of buy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Sales of existing homes dip as sellers wait for prices to rebound

Fewer sellers believe now is a good time to sell their property.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Unmarried millenials could be slowing the housing recovery

But those who are getting married are buying homes in record numbers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 27, 2014

Home sales inch upward in September

The Census Bureau has revised the huge August gains substantially downward.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 27, 2014

The Top 10 real estate trends for 2015

PwC's Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecasts outlines what builders, realtors, and investors can expect.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Higher home prices, recovering economy lead to good 3rd quarter for Pulte

Housing analysts consider the big builder’s performance a barometer of the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Construction companies continue to have hard time filling jobs

Shortages of laborers, trades, and even execs are most severe in the Southeast.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Round-up of Women in Construction Conference 2014

The ninth-annual conference saw a record number of attendees, and contained a big announcement.

By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 23, 2014

Study: Fewer people under 40 own homes

Younger families recovered less of their wealth since the recession than other age groups.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Big Oil poaching construction workers in boom towns

Residential builders in North Dakota, Texas and Colorado are the hardest-hit.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Reduced mortgage rates haven't attracted homebuyers

But applications for refinancing jumped to their highest level since November.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Mortgage down payments could drop as low as 3%

New federal rules are expected to make it easier for homeowners to qualify for loans.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Fitch report: Home sales, starts to improve in 2015

Ups and downs over the past few months should even out by end of this year, it states.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Nonresidential construction starts up in September

Commercial, utility projects outpace residential building, a new report says.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014