ABC: Construction confidence inches up — but 'economy refuses to boom'

Profit margin expectations are nearing a three-year high, but hiring intentions are down due to the ongoing skilled labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Study: Indianapolis most affordable U.S. housing market

Six Ohio cities made NerdWallet's list of the most affordable metro areas, based on how many square feet of a house an average family can afford.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Construction material prices plummet 1.6% amid 'weak demand for global commodities'

A struggling global economy and fears of a Fed interest rate hike contributed to the decline, according to the ABC.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 14, 2015

Record-setting Nashville construction transforming city skyline

As more than 100 new projects, worth a total of $2 billion, are either underway or in the planning stages, some residents are concerned about losing the city's identity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Not-so-high times in the Denver housing market

The Colorado cannabis boom has caused Denver housing prices to soar 17%.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015

Anchorage considers building ordinance updates to aid development

Anchorage residents and businesses favor the ordinance, as long as it spurs development without blocking the winter sun.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015

U.S. construction firms' financial health starting to stabilize

Credit research firm Creditsafe found the number of high-credit-risk construction companies is down 5.8% from a year ago.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015

Dodge Momentum Index rises 5.8% as institutional sector rallies

The report offered more good news, as both increased commercial and institutional activity drove the index higher.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015

Study: Soccer stadium construction would boost Sacramento economy

The impact of sports arena construction has been an ongoing debate, as other reports have found that new stadiums don't always benefit the local economy. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Why does a housing boom lead to declining college enrollment?

A National Bureau of Economic Research study found that during the last U.S. real estate market explosion, college enrollment fell approximately 30% among adults aged 18 to 25.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015

CoreLogic: Home prices rise 1.2% in August as economic forces 'dampen demand'

The Home Price Index offers a positive sign for the housing market, as many residential experts have been waiting for a slowdown in price gains.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 6, 2015

REIS: Apartment market growth leveling off

The multifamily boom fueled by the housing crash appears to be slowing down as vacancies start to rise.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015

ABC: Construction one of 'few bright spots' in September jobs report

However, the AGC cautions that the ongoing labor shortage is holding back the industry from adding even more positions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015

August construction spending climbs 0.7% with boost from homebuilding

Reuters said the residential gains represented "a sign the housing market was helping the overall economy."

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 1, 2015

S&P/Case-Shiller: Year-over-year home prices rise 5% in July

The month's price gains represent the sixth consecutive month of home price increases in the 5% range.  

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2015

Pending home sales fall 1.4% in August as buyers are 'bounded by prices, lack of inventory'

The NAR report reinforced predictions that the housing market is somewhat slowing down after a promising first half of 2015. 

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 29, 2015

Realtor.com survey: Don't count millenials out as homebuyers

The survey results contradict the commonly accepted theory that the number of renters will continue to increase as millennials avoid homeownership.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015

SolarCity plant boosts Buffalo, NY, construction hires as region's industry employment soars

Despite the area's recent boom in construction hiring, the president of the local Building Trades Council said he isn't worried about finding workers to meet the demand.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015

Rise in new home sales points to continuing housing recovery

The August results beat out estimates by surveyed economists, who had expected a rate of 515,000.  

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 24, 2015

AIA: Billings drop in August, volatility a key factor

The ABI figure indicates a decrease in design services, but an economist claims there is no cause for concern.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Milwaukee mayor signs deal giving $47M to new Bucks arena complex

The agreement paves the way for construction to begin on the $500 million basketball complex.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Global construction risk rises to 4-quarter high

The U.S. improved its risk profile on the index but was overshadowed by the poor performance of emerging nations.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Zillow: 'Slow' markets see staggering percentages of homes losing value

Across the U.S., homes appreciated an average of 3.3% between August 2014 and August 2015, while more than a quarter of properties lost value.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2015

August existing home sales fall 4.8% amid rising prices, lack of inventory

Coupled with the recent report of a decline in August housing starts, does this report signal more bad news for the housing market's recovery?

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2015

Study: More than a quarter of U.S. renters spend half of income on housing

On the other hand, the percentage of households that spent 30% of their income on housing dropped in 2014 to a nine-year low. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2015