Zillow: Millennial homebuyers aren't so different after all

While they, too, want a home in the 'burbs, this group is more diverse than previous generations and often asks friends, family and the internet for advice on their housing decisions.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 19, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts dip 2% in September

A slowdown in multifamily and public works construction, along with volatility in the utility plants sector, contributed to last month's decline.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

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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

Builder confidence dips in October but remains on solid ground

Lot and labor shortages continue to impact builders, while future sales projections and low mortgage rates buoy activity.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 18, 2016

Bring on the millennials: How the housing market is gearing up for the next generation of homebuyers

It’s no secret that there’s ample pent-up demand among aspiring homeowners. The question is where and how that demand will be realized.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 17, 2016

Labor shortages expected to delay Hurricane Matthew repairs, renovations

The construction industry’s talent shortage could impact the speed and cost of such projects this time around.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 17, 2016

Why Hispanic homebuyers are key to the housing market's recovery

The group poised to lead Americans in homeownership is struggling to access credit.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 17, 2016

US lumber group warns of potential action against Canada amid trade standoff

The U.S. Lumber Coalition claims that Canada's wood industry has "unfairly" subsidized its U.S. lumber sales.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2016

ABC: Contractor confidence slips as labor shortage, price hikes plague firms

Despite projected dips in sales and profit, contractors said they still anticipate increases in staffing.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2016

The most — and least — expensive housing markets in the US

West Coast metros lead in price while the Rust Belt shows potential in recovering markets like Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo, NY.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 14, 2016

Zillow: West Coast rents to rise the most nationally in the next year

Prices are expected to soften eventually as apartment construction booms across the country.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 13, 2016

Lower Manhattan is missing out on nearly $200M annually in young professional spending

Typically single and without childcare costs, this group has money to burn — and they're looking outside the neighborhood for places to spend it.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

Pew: Jobs requiring physical labor haven't changed much

Still, more than half of workers said that continuing education is necessary as industries adapt to new technology, outsourcing and streamlined workflows.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index falls 4.3% in September

Volatility returns to the nonresidential construction index after five straight months of gains.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

BLS: Construction added 23K jobs in September

Despite the hefty increase, industry groups claim that contractors are combating skilled-worker shortages.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

LendingTree: Student debt continues to keep millennials out of the housing market

Many are concerned that they won't be able to afford a down payment.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

ADP: Construction adds 11,000 jobs in September

The gains make up for about the same number of losses over the past few months as construction employment stalls amid tight labor conditions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

Ex-Goldman exec holds fourth-largest stock of single-family homes, raising money for more

With foreclosure inventories dwindling, he'll have to try his hand on the open market.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

CoreLogic: Home price growth triggering 'affordability crisis' in US markets

Single-family home values are up 1.1% month to month and 6.2% year over year, but a slowdown in price growth could be on the horizon.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2016

TX dominates list of top regions for construction employment opportunities

Construction employment grew at almost double the rate of the national average across all sectors from 2012 to 2015, according to ABODO.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

Construction spending unexpectedly tumbles 0.7% in August

Despite low interest rates and a strengthening economy, stronger spending growth has failed to materialize.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 3, 2016

20 hottest housing markets in September

Limited housing inventory coupled with rising demand is continuing to push prices skyward, according to Realtor.com.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

Booming housing prices raise bubble fears — but economists don't expect a collapse

However, S&P/Case-Shiller noted that the current rapid rate of home value appreciation is not sustainable for the long-term.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2016

NAR: Pending home sales fall 2.4% in August amid inventory concerns

The report wraps up an otherwise-encouraging month of housing and construction data.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 29, 2016

Bloomberg: Declining heavy truck sales foretell potential weakness in overall US economy

The ups and downs of large equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar are considered bellwethers of future economic activity.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2016