Economics
Economics
Guest Column: What I'm Seeing Out There
Industry expert and advisor Mark Richardson shares stories from the field, from what's changing to what's working
Data & Research
Guest Column: External Forces
NAHB's chief economist on what lies ahead for the custom home market?
Economics
Why Housing is Going to Eat the U.S. Economy
The need to more construction workers to satisfy new housing demand over the next five years could siphon employees and capital from other sectors of the economy.
Leadership
14 ways to maximize profits
To be more profitable, custom builders must focus on efficiency and cost savings, while looking for opportunities to publicize their work and expertise.
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Leadership
14 ways to maximize profits
To be more profitable, custom builders must focus on efficiency and cost savings, while looking for opportunities to publicize their work and expertise.
Business
Pending home sales hit highest point since 2010
The National Association of Realtors reported that pending home sales reached their highest point in nearly two years in January, according to a story on HousingWire.
Business
FHFA begins first transactions of REO rental program
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has begun the first pilot transaction of its program to turn foreclosed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac homes into rental properties, according to HousingWire.
Business
McIlwain: 3 steps to help the housing market
With the housing market in a lethargic recovery, John K. McIlwain of the Urban Land Institute offers three ways to help revive the market.
Financial
Cleveland mortgage settlement money going toward demolition of vacant houses
A large portion of a multibillion-dollar settlement between the state of Ohio and several large mortgage lenders will go toward demolition of foreclosed, dilapidated houses in the Cleveland area instead of struggling families as intended.
Financial
Rising student debt hampers housing growth
A new report from Bloomberg indicates that first-time homebuyers are having difficulty securing loans thanks to student loan debt totals nearing $1 trillion.
Economics
House votes down payroll tax extension; no additional Fannie & Freddie fees for now
U.S. House votes not to extend payroll tax cut for two months; want full year instead
Technology
New homes suffering from too-low appraisals
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported on their blog that flawed appraisals might be preventing home sales.
Windows & Doors
BuildFax index shows record September for remodeling
BuildFax data also identifies top project types
Economics
Audit: Federal Housing Administration might need a bailout
There is almost a 50 percent chance that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will need a taxpayer bailout, according to a government audit released today.