New home sales rise 3.1% in September while inventory tightens

Uncertainty as to the direction of the housing market's recovery continues.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016

S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices near record high in August

The continuous climb is putting prices close to their 2006 peak, but economists say a bubble situation isn't likely.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016

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Zillow: High prices, tight inventory mean more 'fixer-upper' homes on the market

More than half of homebuyers today purchase a property requiring renovations.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016

Local group boosts women's presence in MA construction industry

The percentage of women in construction has remained low, despite a major need for more workers in the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

Caterpillar cuts 2016 forecast amid declining revenues, weak demand

The equipment giant is carrying out a multiyear cost-cutting effort as well as a leadership shakeup.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

FHFA: West Coast markets lead home-price increases

Prices are up nationwide, but inventory concerns and population growth are pushing up this region in particular.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016

Housing, office demand to drive NYC construction spending to $128B by 2018

Increased construction activity must be balanced by policy changes around budgeting and project delivery, the New York Building Congress said.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

Investors betting big on post-election infrastructure spending

Experts say that funding for the nation's roads and bridges is ripe for a boost.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

San Francisco leads Bankrate list of top cities for building wealth

Does a high salary count more than homeownership when trying to build equity?

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2016

These 10 US housing markets are flying under the radar

Realtor.com eliminated metros with high unemployment rates to find the areas where homebuyers can find a deal.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2016

Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Institutional, manufacturing and public works predictions

In Part 2 of our coverage of the major report, we look at how one sector's extreme volatility is holding the industry back from stronger growth.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016

Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Commercial and residential predictions

Is the construction industry reaching the end of its growth cycle, or is it simply entering the next phase of recovery?

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016

AGC: Only 21 states and DC added construction jobs in September

A shortage of skilled laborers continues to plague the industry as companies turn to streamlined workflows and longer hours to make up the difference.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016

Single-family rentals still a good bet for investors in recovering market

Despite seeing the lowest returns since 2007, investors are eyeing the category as homeownership struggles to take off.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016

Zillow: Home values appreciate at fastest rate in 2 years

Prices rose 5.5% year over year in September amid tight inventory conditions.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016

Redfin: Modest price gains could ease entry for new buyers

The real estate website reported steady growth in home sales.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016

NAHB: Q3 Remodeling Index gains 4 points as homeowners seek upgrades

However, the costs associated with ongoing skilled labor shortages are threatening remodelers' margins.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 21, 2016

Lennar grows multigenerational housing footprint with Tucson, AZ development

One in five U.S. residents lived in a multigenerational household in 2014, and builders are looking to capitalize on that market.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 21, 2016

Existing-home sales bounce back in September, driven by first-time buyers

New buyers accounted for the largest share of sales in four years, while home prices continue to climb.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2016

Survey: More than half of house hunters are first-time buyers

Most prefer single-family detached houses, according to Realtor.com.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2016

KB Home continues to cut inventory, will shed 2,000-plus lots

Most of the parcels are in the Southwestern U.S. 

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2016

LGI buckles down on entry-level as market shifts to target first-time buyers

Builders are looking to the burgeoning first-time buyer segment as new construction comes back online.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2016

NAR: 5 trends driving the last 35 years of housing in the US

The association looks back on the industry's past and ahead to what's next for a new class of homebuyers.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 19, 2016

Housing starts slump in September, falling 9% to 1.05M rate

An anticipated slowdown in multifamily construction puts the onus on single-family to drive future growth.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 19, 2016

AIA: Declining architecture billings 'a warning signal' for design, construction

September marked the first time since mid-2012 that the Architecture Billings Index saw two consecutive months of falling demand for design services.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 19, 2016