home construction

Immigration enforcement has made it harder and more expensive to find workers, delaying construction in markets like the Rio Grande Valley.

While homebuilding has slowed down in regions that saw a post-pandemic boom, like the South and West, housing construction in the Northeast is continuing at a steadier pace.

The number of “starter homes” on the U.S. market hit a record low in 2022. The supply is starting to rise in some parts of the country, though sales are not.

Kiki Leigh bought a historic home in Mussomeli, Sicily. This summer, she hopes to finally move in.

Cross-laminated timber, or CLT, is composed of layers of wood glued together at 90º angles and is more fire-resistant than traditional timber.

At a time when homeownership is out of reach for many lower-income individuals and families, manufactured homes could provide a path forward.

A survey from the National Association of Home Builders found contractors’ expectations fell to their lowest level in more than a year.

The costs can vary widely and using the right building materials is essential, says wildfire policy analyst Kimiko Barrett.

Upstart companies hope 3D printing can disrupt the sector by creating structures in a fraction of the time traditional methods require.

Those looking to buy have spent much of 2022 adjusting and readjusting to higher mortgage rates.