Consumer optimism for housing market grows

More Americans than ever believe now is a good time to sell a home.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 10, 2014

Colorado tops list of 'most promising' housing markets

Florida, Texas, California, and Washington round out the Top 5.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 10, 2014

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Foot traffic through homes for sale improves slightly

Yet even in ‘hot’ markets, lower mortgage rates aren’t closing deals for homebuilders.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 10, 2014

Demand for housing will continue to outpace supply

An economist said the manufacture of supplies isn’t keeping up with the growth in building.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014

Lower interest rates spur more refinancing

As mortgage rates rise, however, that activity could taper off.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014

Home prices move upward at slower rate

Home prices were up 5.6% in September compared to September 2013, CoreLogic's home price index indicated.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014

Report: Debt blocks homeownership in half of U.S. counties

Even a 3% down payment doesn’t make it easier for many would-be homebuyers to make mortgage payments.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014

Long-time lag of first-time buyers still dragging down housing recovery

They accounted for a third of home sales this year -- the lowest share since 1987.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014

Home sales lag as more adults live with roommates or family

The phenomenon, known as "doubling up," is on the rise.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014

Nonresidential construction poised for growth spurt

Design activity and demand for steel are good predictors for future building, analysts say.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014

Phoenix loses more construction jobs than any other U.S. city

Despite industrywide job growth, 73 metro areas have lost building-industry positions.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014

Homebuyers turn to non-bank mortgage companies for home loans

Nontraditional money sources are some house hunters’ only route to ownership.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

Unemployment is biggest obstacle to first-time homebuying, economist says

As the economy improves, young adults will start purchasing houses, he predicted.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

Spending on housing rises slightly in September

Still, overall construction spending was down as nonresidential and government building activity waned.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

Homebuilders take note of new market for homes: vets

Demand among the nation’s 22 million military veterans is booming.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014

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

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