Construction of rental apartment buildings reaches 27-year high

Multifamily housing starts were down in October, but permits for future building were up.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 20, 2014

Lowe's, Home Depot see increased sales, thanks to improved housing market

Earnings still fell below Wall Street estimates, however.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 20, 2014

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Freddie Mac predicts good news for housing in 2015

The November Economic and Housing Market Outlook forecasts higher interest rates and slightly better home sales.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 19, 2014

Realtors' economist says housing market can survive interest rate hike

Pent-up demand, consumer confidence, and a growing job market can offset the increase, he predicted.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 19, 2014

Single-family starts up in October, while multifamily construction slumps

Combined housing starts declined by 2.8%, but permits jumped 4.8%.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 19, 2014

Visa deal could prompt more Chinese to buy homes in U.S.

Longer stays mean the children of foreign nationals can be educated here.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

Arizona builder offers to pay first year's mortgage to new buyers

A severe sales slump in the Phoenix area is forcing homebuilders to offer generous incentives.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

NAHB economist explains sluggish housing recovery

In a BUILDER article, David Crowe predicted better news for 2015.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

Homebuilder confidence reaches 9-year high

That optimism contributed to a Wall Street rally on Tuesday.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

5 things to know about the future of housing

Realtor.com’s chief economist weighs in on home prices and the availability of credit.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

Missed mortgage payments decline as economy improves

A lower delinquency rate could signal progress in the housing recovery.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

Foreclosure filings show biggest increase in 4 years

Some of the spike is normal for October, as banks prepare to ease up for the holidays.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 18, 2014

Institutional construction sees first growth in 6 years

Building of K-12 schools pulls the sector out of a long slump.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 17, 2014

Construction of Keystone XL pipeline to create thousands of jobs

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote, agencies disagree about the number of positions at stake.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 17, 2014

Mortgage applications for new homes rise 8%

More buyers want higher-priced homes than entry-level abodes.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 17, 2014

It's getting harder for middle-income buyers to afford new homes

Still, economists say low interest rates and strong job growth make this a good time to buy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 17, 2014

Growth of remodeling industry remains slow

Analysts predict a spike by the end of 2015.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 14, 2014

Pent-up desire for homeownership will 'uncoil' as more millennials marry

Young adults who delay nuptials also put off buying homes, analysis shows.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 14, 2014

Fewer homebuyers are paying cash

The percentage who buy homes outright remains 12% below a 2011 peak.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 14, 2014

As rents rise, demand for remodeling dips

When home values spike, however, remodelers get busy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 14, 2014

Construction industry creates 12,000 jobs, sees unemployment dip to 8-year low

The gains could be lost to a shortage of skilled laborers and professionals seeking work in the field.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 14, 2014

Demolition work slows again after a busy 2013

Competition for jobs is fierce as more contractors enter the specialty.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014

Full housing recovery could take 3 to 5 more years

“We’ve reached a point in the recovery where the only real cure-all is time," economist said.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014

Home values continue to increase nationwide

Homeowners, however, believe their homes are worth less than appraisers say.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014

Demand for housing worldwide to grow 3.2% by 2018

Global forecast points to growth in multifamily housing and larger homes.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 12, 2014