Zillow: Home values increase at fastest pace since 2006

For-sale inventory continued to tighten in November, marking the 22nd-straight month of decline.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016

DC apartment buildings to join Downtown Business Improvement District

The move comes as more people flock to the city's core.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016

Realtor.com's top 20 housing markets for December

The year is on track to close with a record-low number of for-sale homes.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 23, 2016

Report: The share of young adults living with family highest in 75 years

Millennials are expected to double their current household count by 2025.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016

Manhattan residential price growth to cool in 2017 as luxury slows

Other New York City boroughs should mostly see resale prices and rents increase.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016

Zillow adds iMessage function to its real estate app

Users now can send information on a property to their regular contacts via text.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016

Existing-home sales hit highest level in nearly a decade

The strong report surprised analysts, who forecast sales to drop slightly in November.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016

Houston's housing market could be heating up again

Developer Long Lake Ltd. is planning its third community there and is optimistic for future demand in the energy-driven, cyclical region.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 21, 2016

US housing market value hits highest level since mid-2000s

Further mortgage interest rate increases could hamper growth, however.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016

Proposed CA bill would end tax break on second homes to fund affordable housing

Impacting roughly 31,000 Californians to the tune of $300 million, the move would direct the funds to a current program that finances affordable housing through tax credits.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016

Architecture billings stagnant in November as industry awaits effect of Trump presidency

November marked the second-consecutive month of increasing demand for design services.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 21, 2016

US mortgage rates continue to climb

The latest Freddie Mac survey was compiled before the Federal Reserve Board’s decision last week to raise interest rates.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 20, 2016

ConstructConnect: November nonresidential starts plunge 22%

Despite the unusually steep decline last month, year-to-date construction starts were still up 8%.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

The 10 biggest housing stories of 2016

From new regulations and major deals to the industry’s reaction to the presidential election, the impact of these stories will be felt into 2017.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2016

Pew: US homeownership rate drop sharper for younger households

Much of the decline comes from fewer renters becoming homeowners rather than homeowners leaving the market due to financial troubles.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 20, 2016

MO governor-elect blasts public funding plan for St. Louis soccer stadium

The proposal would require up to $80 million from taxpayers for a 20,000-seat, $200 million MLS stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

Redfin: Home prices up 7.7% in November

The Federal Reserve's recent move to raise interest rates shouldn't "significantly dampen" homebuyer enthusiasm, Redfin Chief Economist Nela Richardson said.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 19, 2016

Zillow: The number of home mortgages underwater continues to decline

Increases in home values are helping to reduce the amount of negative equity in the U.S. housing market, but it’s still a concern.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 19, 2016

AGC: 29 states add construction jobs in November

The slight rise in month-to-month employment was due to demand in the residential and public works sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

First multifamily project opens under MA's Workforce Housing Initiative

Located north of Boston, the 71-unit project will provide transit-oriented housing for low- and middle-income households.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 16, 2016

Housing starts plummet in November

The report was weaker than analysts had expected, as the market slowed after October's surge.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 16, 2016

Builder optimism hits highest level since July 2005

National Association of Home Builders Chairman Ed Brady attributed December's high mark in the monthly Housing Market Index to a "post-election bounce."

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 15, 2016

NAR: Consumer homebuying sentiment dips in Q4

Fewer renters and homeowners think now is a good time to purchase a home than a year ago.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 15, 2016

First-time homebuyers fight low inventory, affordability woes in Q4

Starter-home inventory dropped the most in three years, according to Trulia.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 15, 2016

The single female homebuyer is back — and she's here to stay

Here's what builders need to know about this burgeoning buyer segment.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 15, 2016