Single-family construction is getting worse due to rates
Thanks to Fed policy, data on single-family construction is not improving; in fact, it is getting worse.
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3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners
Data from NLIHC’s annual Out of Reach report shows in no uncertain terms why making the jump from renting to owning has been so tough.
Housing inventory growth: Good for buyers, bad for builders
Housing inventory growth has been a blessing for the existing home sales market, while builders are struggling with greater supply.
The battle over rates: Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami has been tracking the battle over rates between Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell since the election.
Housing inventory actually fell last week. What is going on?
The Housing Market Tracker shows housing inventory decreased last week, while purchase application data grew 25% year-over-year.
‘Insufficient funds’ delay State Farm wildfire check for nearly $900K
The California Department of Insurance has opened an investigation into the case amid broader concerns about the insurer’s claims handling.
Supreme Court ruling allows Trump’s federal workforce cuts to proceed
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the administration can proceed with plans to lay off federal workers and cut funding to federal agencies.
Why mortgage purchase apps are on a 22-week growth streak
Purchase apps for existing homes have had 22 weeks of year-over-year growth, including nine weeks of double-digit year-over-year growth.
State AGs oppose HUD’s plan to roll back fair housing marketing rules
The proposed rule would eliminate federal requirements prohibiting discriminatory marketing of affordable housing.
One ‘Big Beautiful’ win: House advances budget bill for Trump’s signature
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the budget conciliation bill by a razor-thin margin, echoing the 50-50 tie in the Senate that required Vice President JD Vance’s vote in order to advance the legislation.