Buyers of new homes spend double on 1st-year improvements: Analysis

Hidden costs loom large for buyers in the first year of homeownership, and, surprisingly, that can be even more true with a new build, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Continue reading

Sales declines, price drops and the return of buyer incentives: Oh my!

It’s getting hairy out there for homebuilders as construction leaders report that buyers are losing interest in pricy new properties now that mortgage rates have climbed, according to a new survey. Continue reading

What are the odds of a housing bubble? 114 experts weigh in

More than 100 housing experts surveyed by Zillow generally agreed that housing prices won’t face a big downturn. But a mild recession may be in play later this year or in 2023, they believe. Continue reading

Real estate agents received billions in PPP loans during the pandemic

More than $3.9 billion in pandemic-relief loans went to single-employee real estate entities, according to a new report. Nearly 80 percent of that amount was forgiven. Continue reading

Amid market jolt, hiring continues in residential development sector

Employers added 16,700 residential construction jobs in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, nearly doubling the national rate of job growth, according to new Department of Labor figures. Continue reading

Panthers owner seeks bankruptcy protection for his real estate firm

A real estate LLC operated by David Tepper, the richest owner of an NFL team, filed for Chapter 11 after an $800 million project fell through. Continue reading

Zombie foreclosures post 1st increase since moratorium’s end

The number of vacant properties going through the foreclosure process is on the rise once again, even as fewer total properties lie vacant. Continue reading

Lumber prices sawed in half in 2nd pandemic-era plunge

The price of lumber has taken another dramatic downturn, just the latest wild swing for builders in the cost of home construction. Continue reading

NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted. Continue reading