-
The cascade of foreclosures puts a new spin on pricing and selling houses.
-
A new NAHBRC survey illuminates conditions in the slumping market.
-
A National Association of Realtors survey finds that Canada and the U.K. produce the most prospects while Mexicans’ interest has tailed off.
-
One of the hardest-hit housing markets in the nation is starting to see some relief.
-
A change in New York City construction codes leads to total starts and permits increases, but single-family numbers are still decreasing.
-
The construction industry loses more jobs, New Jersey changes its approach to affordable housing, and Florida joins the list of states suing Countrywide.
-
Faced with numerous foreclosures that create public safety hazards and drag down property values, cities and states say banks must take care of properties or face big fines.
-
Universal design has yet to become mainstream practice in the home building industry, but that may change as the boomer generation ventures further into its retirement years.
-
Level of housing activity in Golden State could be lowest since World War II.
-
Annual Joint Center report suggests slump is “worst in 50 years.”
-
Gloomy news from Fitch Housing Conference
-
Sales of new homes were off by almost 34 percent compared to January 2007, lowest level since February 1995.
-
Research conducted by the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens reveals noteworthy consumer demands, including energy-efficient features, outdoor living, kitchen islands, and specialty spaces.
-
Hanley Wood editors and writers provide running coverage of building's biggest event.
-
Feb. 4, 2008: Jobs decline in the construction sector; Investment groups buys Trend Homes; and Orleans new orders down 25 percent.
-
After a turbulent downturn, the bottom of the housing cycle is now in view.
-
Recognizing that many local builders believe that negative housing stories in the press kept consumer confidence low during the downturn, the Southern Nevada HBA hired consultants Applied Analysis to forecast the region's housing trends through 2012. The sound bite from the study: By the close of...
A murky present has builders just hoping for better days ahead. But looking forward, futurists see clearer paths to energy-efficient homes and walkable communities.
Foreclosures will be worse in 2008 than they were in 2007.
Builders play the cards they’ve been dealt to stay afloat.