Economics
Economics
November Data: Custom Architects Weigh In, New Construction Trends, Contractor Confidence, and Material Price Changes
We've collected highlights from a number of data reports published throughout the industry in November
Data & Research
October's Data From Around the Industry
In October, we saw reports on remodeling spending, individual septic system installations, and the widespread use of rate buydowns to sell new homes
Business
Guest Column: What I'm Seeing Out There
Industry expert and advisor Mark Richardson shares stories from the field, from what's changing to what's working
Data & Research
Guest Column: External Forces
NAHB's chief economist on what lies ahead for the custom home market?
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BuildFax index shows record September for remodeling
BuildFax data also identifies top project types
Economics
Audit: Federal Housing Administration might need a bailout
There is almost a 50 percent chance that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will need a taxpayer bailout, according to a government audit released today.
Economics
Avoiding the hard housing questions
One of the most depressing/astounding/frustrating things about the current race for president has been the complete lack of attention to housing.…
Economics
Census report: More 'doubled-up' households impacting economy
More people are living with family members amid high unemployment rates and a slow economy, but while the phenomenon is keeping the poverty rate lower, it has wider negative economic consequences.
Economics
Obama’s job-creation bill includes $15 billion for rehabilitation of vacant, foreclosed homes
President Barack Obama’s prime-time address on jobs didn’t focus much on housing, but it would create a $15 billion fund to get construction workers to rehab vacant and foreclosed homes and businesses.
Economics
How the housing market can save the U.S. economy
Just as the U.S. housing market was the main culprit of the economic downturn, it is key to the recovery, writes Money Morning contributing editor Shah Gilani. Gilani presents a compelling plan to fix the housing market.
Financial
Housing starts plummet in February
Housing starts dropped 22.5% in February, falling to 479,000 from the revised January rate of 618,000, according to Calculated Risk.
Financial
Small businesses increase hiring in February
Early data from the National Federation of Independent Business show positive job growth in February — the fifth consecutive month that small firms’ hiring plans have been consistently positive. According to the new survey, plans to create jobs jumped up two points to a net 5 percent of all firms.
Financial
Foreclosures down significantly from year ago
Foreclosures rose slightly in January, but declined 17% overall compared to last year, Housing Predictor reported.
Economics
Moving rate lowest since WWII
Americans moved across states lines in 2010 at the lowest rate since World War II, according to Housing Predictor.