US housing market value hits record $55T, but growth is slowing
New York posted the biggest gain — equal to about one-quarter of the nation’s increase — while values in Florida and California fell.
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Michigan cities, lawmakers seek $800M for housing incentives
The program would provide up to $100,000 for new housing construction or up to $30,000 for repairs covering as much as 30% of costs.
Redfin: Multifamily housing permits fall from pandemic highs
Developers secured an average of 12.8 permits for buildings with at least five units per 10,000 people from July 2024 through June 2025.
Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community
Prompted by U.S. Census data indicating the need for 200 new homes by 2030, the Lower Sioux Housing Authority turned to hempcrete.
New home sales show why residential construction is in a recession
New home sales fell short of sales estimates and experienced negative sales revisions, while inventory levels increased.
Where land-use regulations are driving up housing costs
The federal government has few options for addressing housing costs because most land-use regulations are administered at the local level.
6 charts that show storm clouds brewing over the spring homebuying season
The housing market is facing unprecedented uncertainty and volatility headed into the spring buying season. Recent reports and data signal that the impacts are setting in.
Must-see TV: What to know about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff show
Donald Trump plans to slap tariffs on every country in the world on Wednesday, which he calls “Liberation Day.” Here’s what you need to know.
How Trump’s plan to ‘seal the border’ impacts housing construction and affordability
The Trump administration’s attitude on undocumented immigration could block further progress for increasing new-home supply.
The election is over, but mortgage rates have yet to change course
The trend line for mortgage rates has been the same for several weeks, even as some of the uncertainty tied to the election is fading.