Homebuilder sales incentives are in full bloom this spring May 19, 2025 by bp56691 Despite restrictions of the NAR settlement, builders are incentivizing buyers and their agents by offering higher commissions and bonuses.
6 charts that show storm clouds brewing over the spring homebuying season April 18, 2025 by bp56691 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.
Here’s how far homebuilder stocks have fallen since ‘Liberation Day’ April 14, 2025 by bp56691 The S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index and major homebuilder stocks have all fallen by more than the S&P 500 since Trump took office.
Trump slaps China with an additional 50% tariff, and homebuilder stocks tank April 8, 2025 by bp56691 President Trump is placing an additional 50% tariff on China, bringing the total to 104% since the beginning of his second term.
Trump spares homebuilders on Canadian and Mexican imports, but China’s tariff hits hard April 3, 2025 by bp56691 President Trump didn’t do homebuilders any favors by imposing a dramatic 54% tariff on China, a critical supplier of construction materials.
Must-see TV: What to know about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff show April 1, 2025 by bp56691 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.
New home sales report shows completed units could be a problem March 25, 2025 by bp56691 Today’s new home sales report emphasizes a critical issue for the builders: the currently elevated supply of new homes
Build, baby, build: How the US can start fixing its housing supply crisis March 20, 2025 by bp56691 The U.S. is short millions of homes. Policymakers, builders, lenders and others shared potential solutions at the Housing Supply Summit.
What’s keeping homebuilders from large-scale layoffs? March 18, 2025 by bp56691 A decrease in the number of residential construction workers is usually an early sign of a recession. So why haven’t we seen any big layoffs?
Jet HomeLoans acquires Cherry Creek’s securitization, servicing operations March 7, 2025 by bp56691 The deal, which closed on March 4, should provide Jet HomeLoans with greater secondary execution it can use to help homebuyers with affordability.