NAHB: Remodelers' margins widen as recovery continues

As residential repair and remodeling spending hits record highs, companies in the sector are posting marginal improvements in profitability, according to a new report.

By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017

Generation X homebuying picks up while student debt remains a drag

A report from the National Association of Realtors joins data from Zillow and WalletHub to highlight pain points and major shifts in the homebuying market.

By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2017

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Dodge Momentum Index rises 1.6% in February on institutional strength

A measure of future spending, the index posted gains for the fifth-straight month despite continued contraction in the commercial sector.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

CoreLogic: Home prices moderate slightly but continue upward trend in January

The slight decrease in the rate of home-price appreciation could signal the start of a slowdown in growth this year predicted by economists.

By Hallie Busta • March 7, 2017

NYC is the world's most expensive city for construction

Construction costs in the Big Apple are 50% higher than in the average U.S. metro as real estate and skilled-labor availability remain tight, Arcadis reports.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

Millennial mortgages on the rise as share of FHA loans ticks up

The government-backed loans offer smaller payments and can accommodate lower credit scores as compared to conventional mortgage loans.

By Sean Barry • March 7, 2017

Construction execs positive on 2017 nonresidential activity

A measure of optimism among industry leaders tracked by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance reached its highest level in two decades.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

Hines plans a high-end senior housing facility in Manhattan

Rents could top $20,000 per month but wouldn't be covered by insurance as the developer takes a chance on wealthy seniors choosing to stay downtown.

By Sean Barry • March 7, 2017

SmartAsset: TX cities lead housing markets poised for growth

Home-price appreciation is picking up across the South as buyers and businesses eye more affordable markets.

By Sean Barry • March 6, 2017

LG selects TN as home for new $250M factory

The electronics giant said the business climate and other positive factors led the company to build the facility in Clarksville, TN.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

Orlando preps for surge in large-scale hotel construction — despite demand uncertainty

The location of the hotels is a factor in developers' favor, as they will be near the city's busiest tourist area and the convention center.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

As consumer confidence hits cycle high, builders gear up for demand

The increase in optimism could be a boon to housing and remodeling activity in the coming months.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

Redfin: Housing demand persists as inventory remains tight

The Redfin Housing Demand Index reached its highest level since the real-estate listing service began tracking the figure in January 2013.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

For new-buyer affordability, West and Midwest states are best

Bankrate based its ranking on price, employment, inventory conditions, credit availability and millennial homeownership rates across the country.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

Some millennials are moving to the suburbs — but many already live there

Young buyers are making headlines for looking beyond urban centers to find lower-cost housing close to employment, but a Zillow survey suggests the trend isn't new.

By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017

ConstructConnect: January nonresidential starts slump 9%

The monthly decline was the result of severe winter weather, but it still fell in line with the typical December-to-January dip.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

CA leads list of 21 major markets in which half or more of residents rent

The 2015 figure is consistent with the previous year's number, but is up from 14 cities in 2012 as major metros face an oversupply of multifamily rentals.

By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017

Gilbane gears up to deliver TOD along DC Metro rail system

The transit-oriented project will connect residents with Washington, DC's public transportation network while offering more housing options in the northeast suburb.

By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017

Taylor Morrison digs into the North TX housing market

The national builder said it plans to have five communities open and selling in Dallas-​Fort Worth in the next year as it expands its presence in the state.

By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017

Occupants of larger homes more likely to say they'd downsize

Trulia asked 2,000 U.S. residents whether, if given the chance to move, they’d pick a home that’s smaller, larger or equivalent to their current residence.

By Sean Barry • March 2, 2017

Construction spending falls for second-straight month

The public sector's 9% drop weighed down overall spending figures in January, as residential saw 0.5% growth and nonresidential was unchanged.

By Mary Tyler March • March 1, 2017

Detroit and Honolulu are sticky cities, but for different reasons

Realtor.com ranks the top 10 housing markets in which residents have proven to be the most — and the least — likely to move.

By Sean Barry • March 1, 2017

Millennials, baby boomers to drive remodeling growth

Spending in the category should rise 2% annually through 2025, but growth ahead in homeownership will be weighted toward groups that spend less on home upgrades.

By Sean Barry • March 1, 2017

S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices hit 30-month high in December

Tight inventory, below-average new-home sales and rising mortgage rates are contributing to the steady rise in prices, though a bust is unlikely.

By Sean Barry • March 1, 2017

How neighborhoods impact residents' ability to age in place

A report from the Washington, DC-based Population Reference Bureau found community upkeep positively impacts older residents' mental and physical health.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 28, 2017