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THREE-FOURTHS OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM JANUARY 2021 TO 2022; SOARING JOB...
Construction employment increased in nearly three out of four U.S. metro areas in January compared to a year ago, according to
NAR and VA Release Video Series for Realtors® to Help More Veterans Achieve Homeownership...
The National Association of Realtors®, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has released a two-part educational video series on the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
MATERIALS PRICES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SOAR 21 PERCENT FROM FEBRUARY 2021 TO FEBRUARY 2022;...
Diesel Fuel Prices Spiked 57.5 Percent and Steel Mill Product Prices Surged by 74.4 Percent Compared to a Year Ago
Single-Family and Multifamily Growth Solid but Trended in Opposite Directions in Last Half of...
New findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show that the rate of year-over-year single-family growth in all small and large
USC ROSS PROGRAM IN REAL ESTATE EXPANDS FOCUS ON DIVERSITY IN 30TH YEAR
The University of Southern California Ross Program in Real Estate, founded by USC and the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA) in response to the 1992 civil unrest that followed the acquittal of officers involved in the Rodney King beating, enters its fourth decade with a renewed focus on training professionals to build in underserved communities.
NAREB NAMES C. RENEE WILSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the oldest minority real estate trade association in America, today named C. Renee Wilson, of Cleveland, as its Executive Director. Founded in 1947, NAREB strives to increase Black homeownership.
Housing Affordability Will Remain a Significant Challenge in 2022
Low existing home inventory and strong buyer demand will keep housing moving forward in 2022 even as builders continue to grapple with ongoing building material production bottlenecks and labor shortages that will limit the pace of construction
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 12.5 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2022 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 12.5 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to December 2021
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases January 2022 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its January 2022 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single-family residential properties
Builder Confidence Eases on Supply-Side Constraints
Despite strong buyer demand, builder sentiment continued to slip in February as the industry grapples with ongoing building material production bottlenecks that are raising construction costs and delaying projects.
Report Quantifies a Decade of Housing Production Under 421-a
A new report from the NYU Furman Center provides a detailed picture of the housing produced under the contentious 421-a tax exemption, including how trends shifted when the program was last reauthorized.
Two-Thirds of Metros Reached Double-Digit Price Appreciation in Fourth Quarter of 2021
The fourth quarter of 2021, much like the third quarter, saw home prices continue to increase, although at a slower pace. Fewer markets in the last quarter experienced double-digit price gains.
SENATE DEMOCRATS’ PROPOSAL TO SUSPEND THE FEDERAL GAS TAX WILL NOT LOWER PRICES BUT...
Construction Official Says "Irresponsible" Proposal Won't Address Root Causes of Higher Fuel Prices, But Will Blow a Huge Hole in the Federal Highway Trust Fund and Undermine Efforts
Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in the Fourth Quarter of 2021
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.65 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021
NAHB Unveils the Two Official Show Homes of the 2022 International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines, today unveiled the official
U.S. DEPARTMENTS OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY, AND HOMELAND SECURITY LAUNCH JOINT EFFORT...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today joined the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Homeland
Hilton Head REALTOR® Cindy Creamer is SC REALTORS® 2022 President
Cindy Creamer, Realtor® at Dunes Real Estate in Hilton Head, is the 2022 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) president. Creamer was inaugurated at the association's awards gala in December. Her presidential term began January 1, 2022.
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING INCREASED IN DECEMBER FOR THE MONTH AND YEAR, BUT NONRESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC...
Construction spending increased in December compared to both November and a year ago thanks to growing demand
Appraisal Institute Leadership to Tackle Challenges with Strategic Mindset: Valuation Magazine
The Appraisal Institute's 2022 executive team is tackling critical issues facing the valuation profession — and they're doing so with optimism and excitement.
Free weatherization services available to qualifying Kansas households
Kansans struggling to cover high utility bills and energy costs may qualify for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient. The assistance, made available through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, improves heating and cooling efficiency and saves energy by ensuring homes hold in heat and air conditioning while keeping hot and cold air out.
