Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes

We heard a lot about the need for millions of new homes during the run-up to…

Trump tariffs would result in homebuilder price increases

Praising tariffs as “the greatest thing ever invented“ is unusual — that title is typically reserved…

Homebuilding veteran Scott Stowell joins Fannie Mae board

Government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae announced on Thursday the appointment of Scott D. Stowell, a homebuilding executive…

New-home sales beat estimates but need a dose of reality

With new-home sales growing since 2022, why are housing starts at recessionary levels? Well, it’s a…

The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction

Since mortgage rates have headed higher again, I was anticipating that today’s housing starts report would…

Aging in place could become ‘big business’ for homebuilders

By this point, the information should be second nature: Aging in place is an increasingly common…

New-home sales pop, but supply is shrinking

Elevated mortgage rates and ample supply have given homebuilders an advantage over sellers of existing homes…

New home sales show why permits are falling

Today, new home sales came in slightly below estimates. The three monthly revisions were positive, but…

Tri-state area housing shortage could cost the region economically 

The tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may face a housing gap of…