Study: Construction workers in southern US lack employment benefits

The Workers Defense Project found that 40% of construction workers in Houston have no health insurance, retirement savings, paid vacations or sick leave.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

When will millennials move out of their parents' houses?

Rising home prices, slow job growth, high student debt and general risk-aversion are keeping them in a holding pattern for now, reports the Pew Research Center.

By Mary Tyler March • May 11, 2017

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Midwest, East Coast have best millennial job, housing prospects

Recent college graduates can find the optimal balance between housing costs and earning potential in revived inland and coastal markets, according to a new study.

By Mary Tyler March • May 11, 2017

UPDATE: Tesla's solar shingles are now available for pre-order

The company says the system will cost roughly $21.85 per square foot and that it will include a mix of solar and non-solar shingles that look the same from the ground.

By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017

Rare patch of for-sale land could bring more housing to Seattle

Though it’s uncertain who will buy the 17.8-acre parcel and what they will do with it, the land could hold up to 90 single-family homes — a boon to the city's tight market.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 10, 2017

PulteGroup plans to shed 4,600 inactive, underutilized lots

The move follows an internal review of the company’s land portfolio with the goal of achieving higher returns on invested capital.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 10, 2017

Round 1: What the latest Canadian lumber tariffs mean for US housing

A new tax on Canadian softwood lumber imports has the U.S. construction industry weighing supply and demand ahead of possible additional duties.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 10, 2017

Investors ramp up infrastructure focus in 2017

Infrastructure-related investment has reached $460 million so far this year amid optimism regarding Trump's potential program and the FAST Act already in place.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Warren Buffett's Clayton Homes adds tiny houses to its lineup

The country's largest modular and manufactured homebuilder is furthering its position in the offsite category with its latest move in permanent housing.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 9, 2017

Home prices up, supply down in Las Vegas

After years of booming activity, the Great Recession hit Sin City hard. But new commercial projects could bode well for a residential construction revival.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 9, 2017

When tech comes to town: How corporate hubs are driving community development

Tech companies bring more than direct employment benefits, as their presence can be a catalyst for new transportation, housing and entertainment options.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

These housing markets had the biggest post-crash recoveries

Cities with the most robust comebacks are home to higher education and research facilities and have a young, educated workforce, according to Realtor.com.

By Mary Tyler March • May 9, 2017

6 hiring moves to beat the labor shortage

From posting Facebook ads to recruiting employees' friends and family, one electrical contractor explains how he's staying staffed in a competitive hiring market.

By Jon Dumbauld • May 9, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index falls 5% after 6 straight months of gains

The institutional sector, which drove previous increases in the index, dropped 12%, while the commercial segment remained almost flat.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2017

More homes are sold for less in late summer

Homes sold in August or September will likely face more competition and bigger price cuts than those on the market earlier in the year, according to Zillow.

By Mary Tyler March • May 8, 2017

Construction employment sees moderate growth in April

The recent slowdown in hiring activity comes after the industry added nearly 100,000 jobs in the first two months of 2017.

By Mary Tyler March • May 5, 2017

Despite Q1 dip, optimism in 55+ market expected to stay strong

New construction and remodeling activity in the segment will likely hold steady over the next decade as baby boomers downsize or renovate to age in place.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 5, 2017

US housing markets back to 'normal,' but permits lag

While employment and home prices are at or above normal activity, single-family permits are behind by half, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

By Mary Tyler March • May 5, 2017

One-third of US home values are back to pre-recession levels

A drawn-out foreclosure crisis and the more recent rise in home prices extends full-value recovery to September 2025, according to Trulia.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 4, 2017

OR tiny house bill moves to state Senate

Lawmakers cited the housing shortage as a primary motivator for the building code change, which applies to prefab and site-built homes of less than 400 square feet.  

By Katy Tomasulo • May 4, 2017

First-time buyers, millennials drive home-improvement spending

More than half of homeowners surveyed by Houzz said they plan to complete or start a renovation or repair project in 2017.

By Mary Tyler March • May 4, 2017

JLL forecasts positive outlook for 2017 office market, slight rise in vacancy rates

The real estate firm said tenants are paying more for high-quality space, but a short-term trend of oversupply has led to higher vacancy rates.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2017

New Zillow website focuses on first-time buyers

Sharing total monthly costs for home listings helps new buyers understand the total investment required for homeownership relative to renting.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 3, 2017

More new homes financed by conventional mortgages as recovery continues

Conventional mortgages financed 72% of new-home purchases in Q1, while FHA-backed loans took a 14.7% share for the period.

By Mary Tyler March • May 2, 2017

Aging-in-place remodeling sees its popularity continue to grow

Simple and low-cost home-improvement projects are also becoming more popular, according to a survey of building professionals.

By Mary Tyler March • May 2, 2017