Slow but steady: Home prices continue gradual rise

In fact, housing values are growing faster than wages, shutting some potential buyers out of the market.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

33 states add construction jobs between Jan. and Feb.

Labor shortages, funding, and increasing regulations are among the industry’s greatest challenges, the AGC says.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Home prices rise 13 times faster than wages

The disconnect could continue to dampen sales until traditional buyers overtake investors.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 26, 2015

3 Texas markets top list of best places for real estate investments

Fast-growing economies and a lack of homes for sale drive interest in rental properties.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

Mortgage rates fall in reaction to negative housing reports

At the same time, fewer borrowers are applying for home loans.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Looming interest rate hike could stop some from buying homes

Until then, consumers might rush to lock in low rates on mortgages.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

CA economy suffers backlash from high home prices

Legislators may consider easing restrictions on high-density and coastal development.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Why women construction workers earn less than men

An expert from the University of Utah told Construction Dive that location, occupation, and union membership determine wages.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 18, 2015

Slowdown in construction affects factory production

Weak performance in mining, oil drilling and exports contributed as well.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 18, 2015

New home starts plummet 17% in February

Many blame the dramatic dip on the month's harsh weather interfering with builders and buyers. 

By Emily Peiffer • March 17, 2015

Lenders start to ease standards for mortgages

The more first-time buyers who get loans, the better the outlook for home sales.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 16, 2015

Economist disputes notion of construction labor shortage

She said that for every open job in the industry, six unemployed workers are waiting to fill it.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 12, 2015

Consumer enthusiasm for housing remains stagnant

However, Fannie Mae's chief economist believes "2015 will be a year of the economy dragging housing upward.”

By Sharon O'Malley • March 9, 2015

Homeownership: An unexpected priority for millennials?

Goldman Sachs has created an information-packed graphic about young adults, their spending habits, and their attitudes toward big purchases.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 5, 2015

Fed's Beige Book gives construction 'mixed' review for Jan/Feb

Tough times in oil-dependent states could lead the central bank to delay a planned interest rate hike.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 5, 2015

Home construction lending slows in January

The FDIC report is another indication of a ‘restrained’ housing recovery.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 24, 2015

NAR: Commercial real estate to remain level through spring

However, weaker economies around the world tend to stifle potential industry growth in the U.S.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

Freddie Mac: 2015 will be "best year for home sales since 2007"

Economists there also predicted a slight, but not substantial, rise in interest rates this year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

Job growth greatest for employees least likely to buy homes

A Freddie Mac analysis pointed to lower levels of homebuying power over the next decade.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 20, 2015

Increase in interest rates linked to positive job outlook

Mortgage rates rose on both 30- and 15-year, fixed-rate loans.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 12, 2015

Construction costs rise as economy improves

One commercial giant is preparing its clients for a 6% increase.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 11, 2015

Consumer confidence in housing market grows

As their personal finances have improved, would-be homeowners are changing their outlook about the value of owning versus renting.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 11, 2015

Housing markets reach near-normal levels

Still, recovery in the single-family home sector remains sluggish.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 9, 2015

What's next in the Keystone XL Pipeline debate

Despite the Senate's approval of the measure and Obama's pending decision, the issue is far from over.

By Randy Lilleston • Jan. 30, 2015

Senate passes bill to construct Keystone XL pipeline

The controversial bill could reach the White House as soon as next week, but the threat of a veto is still present.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 29, 2015