The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) for introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage residential construction lending, spur job growth and keep the housing and economic recovery on track. “Sens. Menendez … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Existing-home sales rose in April but remain below underlying demand because of limited inventory and tight credit, according to the National Association of Realtors. All regions are showing strong price gains from a year ago. Total existing-home sales, which are … Continue reading
Today’s report on housing starts for April from the Census Bureau and HUD show a fall back from the revised March annual pace of 1.0 million units to 853 thousand. Most of the decline is attributable to a correction in … Continue reading
Demand for green buildings, and the materials that go into them, has remained relatively upbeat during the global recession. Future market growth for green buildings and the commensurate use of green materials will be driven by a combination of policies … Continue reading
Recent housing market data have illustrated that while the long-run trend for housing remains one of improvement, there will be bumps along the way. In particular, availability of building lots and skilled labor, rising building material prices, and big picture … Continue reading