Mortgage borrowers' equity continues to improve

Texas had the highest percentage of homes with positive equity in Q1 while Nevada saw the largest share of underwater properties, according to CoreLogic.

By Mary Tyler March • June 9, 2017

TX homes are flying off the market, challenging affordability

With home prices and sales continuing to break records, observers question how long the state's major metros can hold out as affordable housing markets.

By Mary Tyler March • June 9, 2017

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Home flipping market share is up, but returns slide

More flippers are financing their home purchases, indicating increased investment in the properties, though they're getting less back on resale than previously.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 9, 2017

Construction staff wages expected to rise 3.4% in 2017

Some positions, especially those that are field-related, have seen even higher rates of increases, according to research firm PAS.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Home prices set to cool in Pacific Northwest

Seattle and Portland, OR, have been dominating headlines in recent months as two of the most competitive housing markets in the country.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 9, 2017

CO convention center expansion costs double to $233M

Officials attributed the cost increase to the skilled-labor shortage in Denver, climbing steel prices and building code requirements.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index recovers lost ground in May

Economists predict the commercial segment will continue to grow, though at a slower pace and despite a cooldown in occupancies and rents.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

US industrial construction climbs to a 10-year high

E-commerce companies are largely driving the demand for built-to-suit, high-performance distribution centers.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

Consumer confidence in buying a home falls to record low

However, the share of sellers saying now is a good time to sell a home reached a record high, according to Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

By Mary Tyler March • June 8, 2017

Median construction worker age on par with US workforce — for now

Workers in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest are trending older, raising questions as to whether the industry is sufficiently preparing its labor pipeline.

By Mary Tyler March • June 8, 2017

Slow recovery kept 3M potential new buyers out of the market

This group has been held back by low confidence, tight credit, student loan debt and rising rents that are preventing down-payment savings.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 8, 2017

The best states for first-time buyers

GoBankingRates looked at foreclosure rates, first-time buyer market share, median home prices and the availability of home-loan programs across the country. 

By Katy Tomasulo • June 8, 2017

Economists advise: How to read market indicators

Analysis on the homebuilding market is plentiful, but the time to explore it all is not. We asked industry economists and analysts how they pick what to follow.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 8, 2017

Urban Institute: Cash buyers have the upper hand in today's appraisals process

Investors buying homes in all-cash deals are straining already-tight for-sale inventory and edging out entry-level buyers seeking mortgages.

By Mary Tyler March • June 7, 2017

NYC leads US metros with highest 'hidden' housing costs

Additional items like property tax rates, insurance and remodeling needs are often overlooked by first-time buyers when planning their home purchases.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 7, 2017

Developers score $115M loan for Miami condo project

Project officials overcame the tight lending environment by securing commitments for 70% of the complex's 342 units.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

Top 5 cities for middle-income buyers

Tight inventory and rising housing prices are making it difficult for middle-class buyers to afford a home in some of the country’s largest cities.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 7, 2017

Redfin: The cities with the biggest, smallest racial housing affordability gaps

While rising prices can be a drag when saving for a down payment, many middle-income Hispanic and black households, in particular, face additional challenges.

By Mary Tyler March • June 6, 2017

Rent growth slows in top US metros

Meanwhile, demand is heating up in midsize markets where apartment supply is tight, causing rents there to climb.

By Mary Tyler March • June 6, 2017

CoreLogic: Home prices lift 6.9% year-over-year in April

Price growth continues as limited inventory drives increased competition among prospective buyers.

By Mary Tyler March • June 6, 2017

Moving up: How builders can address the needs of multigenerational households

As the age-old living arrangement returns to prominence, builders are responding with floor plans and features that aim to meet a range of needs under one roof.

By Debbie Reslock • June 6, 2017

CA passes legislation to spur affordable housing development

The package of bills would define how jurisdictions could approve or deny such projects as lawmakers contend with a critical housing shortage.

By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017

TX builder Gehan Homes taps entry-level market with new Gray Point Homes brand

The company joins a growing group of builders targeting millennials with dedicated home products and communities, particularly across the U.S. South and Southwest.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 5, 2017

Inventory down, prices up in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY

For-sale housing stock continues to be tight across New York City, but conditions there are more favorable than in the rest of the country — if only slightly.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 5, 2017

US residential solar takes a dip as business models change

Demand is expected to pick back up in 2018, as major installers shift from leasing systems to selling them and utilities press for changes to incentives.

By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017