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Builder Confidence Edges Up in July
Builder confidence rose slightly in July following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, though elevated interest rates…
Soleo Blends Amenity-Rich Living with Adaptable, Design-Forward Homes
Soleo, a 252-acre master-planned community by Tri Pointe Homes in San Tan Valley, Arizona, redefines modern living by integrating wellness,…
How Manufacturers and Distributors Are Responding to Current Tariffs
Tariffs remain a key concern for industry manufacturers and suppliers, prompting companies to adapt operations and diversify supply chains to…
Flat Job Openings for Construction
In May, the number of open construction jobs remained steady at around 245,000, down significantly from 375,000 a year ago…
May Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined for the fifth consecutive month in May, falling 0.5% due to reduced investment in single-family…
Can Housing Stay Afloat Amid Economic Swells?
Economist Neil Dutta sees rising jobless claims, slowing labor force growth and persistent tariffs as signs of mounting pressure on…
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Despite Modest Uptick
In June, average mortgage rates remained steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.82% and the 15-year at 5.95%, both…
FHA to Cut All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance
The FHA is proposing to lower multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to a flat 25 basis points, the legal minimum,…
Elevated Rates are Challenging Affordability Conditions
High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continued to sideline buyers in May, causing new single-family home sales to fall 13.7%…
House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area
In early 2025, the pace of home price increases began to slow down, growing by 4.7% compared to the same…
