U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

‘Backyard revolution’ opens up the affordable housing market.

HUD's new policy targets affordable housing crisis, amplifying homeownership opportunities in dense urban areas.

Multiple challenges plague builders: soaring costs, labor shortage, and dearth of buildable land, even as permit data offers hope.

New single-family home sales defy housing market trends in July 2023.

Demand increases based on existing homeowners staying put.

Decline a surprise following report of growth in builder confidence.