Young adults without college education are buying homes sooner

20-somethings who skipped college buy younger, but fall behind within a few years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Renters more 'financially fragile' than homeowners

Study shows tenants have more debt, less savings, and lack financial ‘literacy.’

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Existing home sales rise to highest level in a year

Still, the number is lower than it was in September 2013.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Housing sales strong in 12 cities with high concentration of scientists

Math and science professionals, as well as Baby Boomers, are boosting sales activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Red state, blue state: Politics plays role in health of housing markets

Republican-leaning states are ‘better off’ than their more liberal neighbors, an analysis shows.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

Big news about housing could indicate a strengthening U.S. economy

Apartment building outshines single-family home construction in latest Census numbers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

Home ownership makes Australians wealthiest in world

Rapid accumulation of property over 14 years pushed their median net worth to $258,000.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

It's cheaper to own home than rent: Trulia

Low mortgage interest rates and rising rents have turned the tables.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

September housing starts up 6.3%

Combined with strong consumer confidence, the outlook for a strong housing recovery is improving.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 19, 2014

Non-residential starts fall in September

An end-of-season decline is not unusual, as starts tend to spike during the summer.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014

Black homeowners see greater decline in home values than whites, Hispanics

Researchers find that the housing recovery has been slower in areas with large African-American populations.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014

After optimistic outlooks, home builder confidence drops

Though the dip in optimism brings the confidence level to a more normal range, NAHB’s president says.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014

London real estate prices reach record high

Housing values topped 500,000-pound mark in July.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014

Multifamily tenants span age, income levels

‘Renters by choice’ are a growing segment of apartment dwellers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014

Are apartment complex amenities the future of single family communities?

Money isn't the only reason people rent—the lifestyle of multifamily complexes is also enticing.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014

Toll Brothers might reconsider building in Toronto

A prior decision to stay out of the market was ‘a missed opportunity,’ the CEO says now.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014

Study: Homes in New England are the most expensive in the country

A new NAHB study the shows differences among U.S. regions in home prices, sizes, and features.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014

Hourly wages for construction workers rise

Those who changed jobs increased their salaries more than employees who stayed put.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014

Housing market could strengthen this fall

More inventory and spots of heavy activity could contribute to better-than-usual autumn activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014

Builders sweeten new home deals with expensive incentives

Desperate times call for deep discounts and irresistible perks

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014

Wells Fargo economists predict housing market will respond well to growing economy

Low unemployment and healthy consumer spending indicate potential homebuyers are becoming confident.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014

Home Depot forecasts 5% growth in sales this year

The home-improvement chain is expecting brisk business from remodeling contractors and DIY-ers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014

The next generation of skyscrapers: Made with wood?

The architect of the proposed world’s tallest wood building is giving away an instruction manual.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014

Mortgage lending restrictions cause 83% of home builders to lose sales

In a new NAHB survey, half of single-family builders described lending as ‘tight.’

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014

After summertime doubts, consumers show optimism in September

The results of Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey point to a good news for 2015.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014