Construction
Coming Up:
'American Dream Of Homeownership' Is Under Construction
Roughly 40% of new builds are going to first-time homebuyers, but larger firms have more success reaching this group of buyers.
Partly-Sunny Forecast For Builders After Rate Cut
With single-family starts and permits rising in August, Fed rate cuts ease construction costs for builders, though competition from resale inventory also stands to increase
New Home Sales Conditions, Builder Expectations Improve
Builders optimistic for the first time since May, reports National Association of Home Builders
Never Say Never
Listen to the NMP Magazine September 2024 cover story.
Single-Family Home Construction Up Across U.S.
National Association of Home Builders reports growth in building permits in Q2 2024
Home Builder Credit Tightened In Second Quarter
Average effective rates on loans for land acquisition and speculative single-family construction were the highest they’ve been since 2018.
Builder Confidence Falls Slightly in July
As buyers anxiously await lower mortgage rates, home builders cut prices
Homebuyer Price Expectations Far From Reality
New home buyers shopping in virtually nonexistent price tier
How High?
Housing boom in most of the U.S. could ease shortage, but cost is still a problem
NMP
High Rates Dampen Builder Confidence
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 43 in June, down two points from May.