Single-family construction lending fell in the fourth quarter, according to data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The decline in the outstanding…
Mortgage application activity increased month-over-month as the 30-year fixed mortgage rates reached a three-year low. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a…
The U.S. labor market weakened in February, as payroll employment declined and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. The cooling labor market could place…
Home builders are keenly aware of the complex long-term outlook ahead for the home building industry. A recent NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI survey asked builders…
Though new and existing homes remain largely unaffordable, the needle moved slightly in the right direction in the second half of 2025, according to…
Mortgage rates continued to decline in February, dipping below 6% in the last week of February. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…
U.S. house prices continued to rise at the close of 2025, though the pace of growth has slowed compared with the rapid gains of…
The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion was unchanged for new units completed in the second quarter,…
Private residential construction spending was up 1.5% for the last month of 2025. This modest gain was driven primarily by increased spending on home…
