Category: New This Week
Building Material Prices Increase While Other Input Prices Fall
In October 2024, prices for inputs for new residential construction saw a modest 0.2% decrease, marking a continuation of fluctuations…
Almost 90% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Third Quarter of 2024
The third quarter of 2024 saw 87% of metro areas in the U.S. experiencing increases in single-family home prices, with…
5 Ways to Maximize Your IBS 2025 Education Journey
The 2025 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, scheduled for Feb. 25-27 offers over 129 education sessions, providing industry…
How to keep builders safe during winter construction
As winter sets in, cold stress becomes a critical safety concern on construction sites, with risks ranging from hypothermia to…
How Zoning Regulations Affect Affordable Housing
Zoning regulations are crucial to the availability and affordability of housing in the U.S., but restrictive policies often limit high-density…
Will we see Build-to-Rent manufactured home communities?
The U.S. market for build-to-rent (BTR) communities is expanding through both greenfield projects and conversions of existing manufactured home communities….
Construction Forecast 2025 – A Welcome Economic Rebound
As interest rates decrease and inflation levels off, 2025 promises to be a good year for the construction and manufacturing…
Housing Market Predictions for Next 5 Years: 2025 to 2029
According to Zillow’s most recent study, homeowners saw the value of their homes increase by 1.8% over the 2024 year….
Consumers Feeling Better About Housing Market Despite High Home Prices
Fannie Mae reported a 0.7 points increase in October to 74.6, marking the highest level of consumer confidence since February…
Mortgage Interest Rates Forecast for 2025
As the Feds turn their attention to the labor market, the experts forecast a drop in mortgage rates in the…
