NAHB Chairman Ed Brady: HUD's floodplain proposal is 'bad policy'

In a recent opinion piece, Brady said the agency is overstepping with its new elevation standards for public projects.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 13, 2016

Forbes: FL, NY lead the country's priciest zip codes for housing

Manalapan, FL, took the No. 1 spot, with a median home price of $7.8 million.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 13, 2016

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ABC 2017 forecast: Contractors to see slow growth, high costs

Rising energy and commodity prices combined with an increase in employee wages could hinder stronger performance for the nonresidential construction sector.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

The impact of a $1,000 home price increase on housing affordability

A slight rise in the median new home price stands to eliminate more than 150,000 households from homeownership.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 12, 2016

$1.4B MGM National Harbor casino ups the ante for local hiring, development

The project has proven to be a boon for real estate values as well as for local workers and contractors in Prince George’s County, MD.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

Houston housing market growth continues with new KB Home community

Builders are targeting entry-level buyers with low prices, small footprints and green features.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 9, 2016

Residential construction employment continues to climb

The overall industry reached its highest employment levels in eight years last month.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 9, 2016

Real estate values rise in Q3 on home price gains

Tight inventory is triggering housing shortages nationwide, pushing prices up.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 9, 2016

Realtor.com: Election results had little impact on housing demand trends

A survey of site users identifying as homebuyers shows the impact of pre-vote uncertainty on potential demand.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 8, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index rises 0.3% in November

The index is now 18% higher than it was in November 2015, signaling that 2017 should bring robust construction activity.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

Developers promise to boost local jobs with $1B Camden, NJ development

Work began this week on the 220,000-square-foot American Water headquarters component of the 16-acre complex.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

Fannie Mae: Housing sentiment continues slide in November amid mixed election reaction

Consumer optimism edged up immediately following the election.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 8, 2016

JBKnowledge: Cloud, mobile tech gaining traction as construction IT spending flags

The annual study of construction tech professionals finds systems streamlining as spending slows. 

By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016

Could Canada's infrastructure bank model work in the US?

The Caisse, Canada’s second-largest public pension fund, said the U.S. needs to boost its infrastructure game if it wants to compete for global investors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

Canada's Empire expands in TX amid housing boom

Healthy employment levels and low housing costs are spurring population growth in the state's metros.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 7, 2016

Report: US housing less affordable post-election

Although mortgage interest rates are still near historical lows, home prices are significantly higher.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 7, 2016

An uncertain future: Trump transition leaves few clues for homebuilders so far

The industry is still largely speculative about whether — and how — the incoming presidential administration will deliver on its campaign promises.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

WeWork's New York co-living rents could climb in 2017

The company's WeLive brand seeks to reflect current market rates in the city’s Financial District.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

Which US congressional districts had the most homebuilders in 2015?

Even in regions where construction employment is the highest, skilled labor can be hard to find.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

In the 50 largest US metros, growth is in the suburbs

Suburbs' rise from accessory communities reliant on the major cities they serve to independent economic engines has been slow but certain. 

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

Supply-side headwinds drive US home prices up again in October

Price appreciation could be set to cool in some markets in 2017.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 6, 2016

Airbnb to crack down on rental limits in London, Amsterdam

The move brings the home-sharing service in line with local laws limiting short-term rentals.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Blackstone Group's Invitation Homes files IPO

The Dallas-based company expects to raise $7.5 billion through the sale of $1.5 billion in shares.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Related Midwest snags $240M construction loan for Chicago tower

Despite a tight construction lending environment, some major projects are still managing to bag jumbo loans.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Construction adds 19K jobs, reaches highest employment level since November 2008

Residential payrolls continue to grow while losses in heavy civil and engineering signal that infrastructure firms are struggling to find work.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016