Dodge Data: Construction starts fall 5% in December

Chief Economist Robert Murray said the construction industry should see the same slow rate of growth in 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017

Existing-home sales dip in December but end 2016 on a high note

Tight inventory and increasing affordability concerns continue to obstruct buyers looking to break into the market.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2017

Why 2017 will be the year of office construction

Activity in the sector is expected to surge this year, particularly in urban centers, as companies attempt to attract younger workers.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

10 US cities undergoing major population shifts

Significant increases in home values and residents’ income and education levels are reshaping the housing market in these metros, Realtor.com reports.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 24, 2017

Suspension of FHA mortgage fee cut could leave thousands of buyers out in the cold

Industry observers worried the reduction, expected to save some homeowners $500 annually, would impact the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 24, 2017

Homebuilders' post-election bump may be short-lived

The rise in builder stocks was on the downslide leading up to the inauguration amid uncertainty over mortgage rate increases and deregulation pledges.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 24, 2017

US home to the world's most affordable housing markets

While the West Coast garners headlines for its home-price increases, relative stability in the Midwest and Rust Belt could revive activity there, one report found.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 24, 2017

ConstructConnect: December nonresidential starts see unexpected 3% rise

Strong growth in the commercial and heavy engineering segments contributed to last month's uptick.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Families with kids occupy just 30% of 3-bedroom homes in San Francisco

While young professionals head to major urban job centers, many families in those markets struggle to gain a foothold in the housing market.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 23, 2017

Native American tribal communities face distressed, overcrowded housing

An additional 68,000 homes and more funding are needed to alleviate these conditions in tribal communities in the U.S.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 23, 2017

NAHB: Remodeling Market Index dips in Q4 but stays positive

Industry reports suggest continued activity in the repair and remodeling sector as rising home prices motivate homeowners to upgrade.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 20, 2017

Zillow: Home values click higher in December while rent growth holds steady

A slowdown in rent growth could take pressure off the homebuying market and allow more inventory to come online.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 20, 2017

Share of first-time homebuyers planning to purchase tumbles following rate rises

A lingering shortage of inventory and elevated pricing will also challenge this group's ownership ambitions, according to Realtor.com.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 20, 2017

Report: Energy sector accounts for 31% of US construction jobs

The Department of Energy found the majority of the 2 million energy-related construction jobs involve efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

NYC housing authority eyes private investment to upgrade public housing

The move follows recent efforts to finance the construction and maintenance of low- and middle-income residential projects.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 19, 2017

Generation generalization: Why (and when) millennials will own homes

Who are millennials and what do they want? One reporter shares insights from a conversation with a researcher who's looking deeper into the data.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 19, 2017

Outgoing DOT secretary: Private investment not enough to solve infrastructure problems

Anthony Foxx said public-private partnerships would be beneficial, but direct federal spending is necessary to ensure any plan's success.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

NJ Supreme Court ruling favors more affordable housing

Towns will be required to make up for increased demand during a period when the state did not issue affordable housing rules.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 19, 2017

Real estate execs eye infrastructure investments amid high hopes for Trump

The renewed enthusiasm for infrastructure assets is largely due to the president-elect's $1 trillion proposal, according to an Altus Group survey.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

Housing starts bounce back in December on multifamily surge

An upswing in multifamily anchored the month's solid report, while the single-family category continued its belabored recovery.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 19, 2017

Architecture billings skyrocket to highest level of 2016

The uptick in December signals health in the design and construction industry, and it could be an indicator of a future "Trump bump" in services.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 18, 2017

NAHB: Builder optimism dips in January

The index dropped two points amid continued uncertainty around the incoming presidential administration's likely business impact.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 18, 2017

West Coast leads in cities with lowest for-sale housing inventory

Cities in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions also made Realtor.com's list.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 18, 2017

Moody's outlook: Strong 2017 construction spending to boost building materials industry

The investment and research firm said anticipated FAST Act funds and President-elect Trump's infrastructure plans contributed to the positive prediction.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017

Skilled-labor shortage a strain on Dallas-Fort Worth construction boom

According to one report, costs associated with the tight labor market are adding $4,000 to the price of a home.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 17, 2017