by admin | Aug 5, 2026 | News
Current tracking showed US single-family existing home prices ↑~1.3% yearly, signaling a modest national gain rather than a sharp swing in overall housing values. The measure focused specifically on single-family existing homes, keeping attention on one important...
by admin | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Builder confidence ↑3 points from Early-Q2 to 37 in Mid-Q2, topping forecast 34, while still below the 50 favorable threshold for new homes. Current sales ↑3 points to 40; expected sales over next 6 mo ↑3 to 45; prospective buyer traffic ↑3 to 25 nationally. Regional...
by admin | Aug 2, 2026 | News
Government regulations add about $132,000, or 26.4%, to the cost of a typical new single-family home, worsening housing affordability. Regulatory costs have risen 40% since 2021, with building code changes adding the largest burden. Delays and extra development...
by admin | Jul 31, 2026 | News
Builder confidence in the housing market declined in June, with the Housing Market Index dropping 2 points to 35, marking the 26th consecutive negative reading. Current sales fell to 38, expected sales remained at 45, and buyer traffic stayed at 25. Regionally, the...
by admin | Jul 30, 2026 | News
Slide 1 More buyers are returning—mortgage rate locks jumped 14% year-over-year, the strongest signal of rising home sales in over three years. Slide 2 Buyers aren't waiting for ultra-low rates anymore—they're realizing today's market may be the new...
