Supply of New U.S. Housing
This is fascinating: Consider this: from 1968 to 2008, a span of 40 years, there was only one year in which fewer new housing units were built than in 20.....»»
Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky warns "perfect storm" of housing unaffordability brewing
The Agency co-founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky detailed how the lack of supply in the housing market is aiding the 'perfect storm' of unaffordability.....»»
Toll Brothers profit, sales rise on housing demand
Toll Brothers Inc. reported higher second-quarter sales as demand for homes continued to outstrip supply......»»
Opendoor"s top 10 hottest ZIP codes in the Valley
As housing supply remains near an all-time low in the Valley, here are the top 10 ZIP codes getting the most attention this year from potential homebuyers using Opendoor......»»
Homebuilders are failing to meet the challenge of America"s historic housing shortage
Huge demand and years of underbuilding dragged supply to record lows. Mille.....»»
The home-construction boom sputtered out in April as prices surged higher
Housing starts slid 9.5% in April, terrible news for a housing market millions short of supply. Soaring lumber prices likely hindered construction. A red-hot real-estate market has kickstarted new home construction, but builders face a shortag.....»»
Economic Report: Construction on new homes retreats as builders grapple with supply-chain headaches
Permitting activity moved higher, an indication that home builders expect the strong demand for housing to continue......»»
5 warning signs in the real-estate market that recall the mid-2000s housing bubble
Experts say today's housing market boom is far safer than the one in 2007, but soaring prices and a widespread supply shortage aren't sustain.....»»
The Fed is watching housing "carefully" and hopes builders catch up to the red-hot market, Chair Powell says
The market isn't showing "financial stability concerns" that fueled the 2008 bubble's pop, and is instead suffering from a supply shortage, he said. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Pow.....»»
US mortgage rates fall below 3% for first time since February as housing market cools
The decline is good news for homebuyers. Supply shortages lifted sales prices to record highs in March and constructi.....»»
Existing home sales slow further as weak supply chokes off the US housing boom
The lasting imbalance between home supply and demand pushed the median selling .....»»
4 reasons why the housing market will cool down and settle into a long and sustainable boom, Jefferies says
The housing market has a historic supply shortage, but aging .....»»
City seeks to boost supply of affordable housing, particularly downtown and in gentrifying areas
Housing developers may have to boost the number of affordable units they create under a plan by city officials. Developers aren’t keen on the proposed changes. Some housing advocat.....»»
Why Re/Max leaders believe the company is positioned to double revenue
In a fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Adam Contos said he expects the overall housing market to remain "buoyant" in 2021, although affordability and supply remain the greatest threats......»»
Report: Seattle ranked 6th among US metros for residents leaving in 2020
“Remote workers leaving expensive places for relatively affordable areas ... is exacerbating housing supply shortages in more affordable parts of the country," Redfin's chief economist says......»»
Biden administration brings a new focus on housing policies
Proposals run the gamut addressing affordability, supply and wealth inequality......»»
Will Bellevue’s tech boom widen the economic gap?
As high-paying jobs pour into Bellevue, city leaders say they’re trying to push back against the powerful forces of supply and demand when it comes to housing......»»
Study: More commercial land should be considered for housing
A new report from a housing think tank at UC Berkeley suggests one way to boost California's housing supply could be as simple as looking at land not currently designated for housing......»»
NewsWatch: Why ‘the next big shoe to drop’ in the U.S. economy could hit by July
The last time a housing bubble popped, it took four years to play out. But things move fast during this pandemic — just look at the record-breaking action in the stock market — and if Wolf Richter has it right, pent-up supply could soon ravage prices......»»
In One Chart: Why ‘the next big shoe to drop’ in the U.S. economy could hit by July
The last time a housing bubble popped, it took four years to play out. But things move fast during this pandemic — just look at the record-breaking action in the stock market — and if Wolf Richter has it right, pent-up supply could soon ravage prices......»»
Covid-19 crushes supply of housing inventory in face of sky-high demand
Would-be sellers are waiting to see how the pandemic shakes out before listing their properties. In the four-county area, the number of new listings in April declined by 34%......»»