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Lumber prices seesaw lower, and some homebuilders aren’t happy

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The price of lumber took a big dip to start the week, just the latest unexpected shift in the cost of building a new home. Continue reading →

Pending home sales keep falling as market conditions ‘normalize’: NAR

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Pending home sales dipped for the fifth-straight month in March, with the Pending Home Sales Index dropping 1.2 percent from February to 103.7, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

A comprehensive guide to finding inventory in today’s market

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Inman has created an extensive resource for ways to find inventory — from old-school methods to more creative approaches — when it seems like there’s nothing left on the shelves. Continue reading →

The homebuilding supply chain is broken. How can we fix it?

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As homebuyers falter under the weight of scant inventory and booming home prices, everyone is counting on homebuilders to tip the scales by increasing supply. However, the specter of The Great Recession and coronavirus-induced supply chain issues means… Continue reading →

‘It’s a hopeful sign’: Builders forge ahead on new home starts

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Builders kicked off construction on 129,400 new housing units in November — a half-percent increase on a month when starts typically decline, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Jobs report disappoints, but real estate hiring keeps rolling along

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Homebuilders and real estate firms posted strong hiring trends even as a federal jobs report came up far short of expectations for November. Continue reading →

The luxury home of the future is all about blurring boundaries

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A deep integration with nature, more space and high-end smart home features are just some of the things luxury buyers will demand in their future homes. Continue reading →

Homebuilders primed for big year of earnings. Here’s the stocks to watch

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Anticipating a high demand for homes, a research team at JPMorgan Chase is bullish on several real-estate stocks and investment trusts, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

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Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading →