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Homebuilding
New construction spending figures are mediocre — but some sectors are thriving
Jan 2, 2025
Single-family home building and manufacturing plant construction are bright spots in an uninspiring general picture.
Homebuilder confidence drops for 12th straight month
Dec 19, 2022
High mortgage rates are causing homebuilders to pull back. A measure of sentiment has dropped to its lowest level since 2012.
Some homebuilders are dropping prices as mortgage rates rise, economist says
by
Amy Scott
, Richard Cunningham
and Sean McHenry
Jul 14, 2022
People "desperately want to purchase," but are stepping out of the difficult market, says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.
As new home sales continue to rise, where are the appliances?
Oct 27, 2021
Some home builders are starting to figure out ways to adapt to shortages by stocking up and using alternative brands.
Homebuilders are constructing fewer homes ... on purpose
by
Amy Scott
Jul 29, 2021
Some companies have decided it's better to hold back right now.
Homebuilders are upbeat, despite supply chain troubles
Jul 19, 2021
The National Association of Home Builders' index is higher than it's been in decades, driven by strong demand and limited inventory.
For public good, not for profit.
Home construction is surging, but it's leaving out struggling renters
Aug 18, 2020
Apartment market tracking firm RENTCafé predicts apartment construction will be down 12% from 2019 to the lowest level in five years.
What is the COVID-19 economic downturn's effect on homebuilders?
by
Amy Scott
Apr 15, 2020
Both the sales and building of homes has slowed with the spread of the pandemic.
Rising costs will continue to hit homebuilders
by
Erika Beras
Dec 26, 2018
New home sales have been slipping most of the year for a variety of reasons