Construction

Stays negative for 16th consecutive month, though showing strong regional variation

Amid expectations for a slowdown, data offers a glimmer of momentum, but challenges persist

Why focusing on the consumer experience is so important

A sharp rise in construction wages hasn’t solved the industry’s labor shortage — and meanwhile, is driving up prices for homebuyers

Change reflects builders looking to maximize affordability; buyers wanting more space better off shopping older homes

The nation’s top 10 builders increased their share of new home sales from less than 10% in 1989 to nearly 50% 35 years later

Adding to affordability problem, skilled labor shortage driving up costs, timelines of building new houses

Tariffs, labor shortages, and material costs drive sentiment to a seven-month low

Selling and leasing government land is part of the Trump Administration’s initiative to spur the housing market