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