Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

housing market has shown signs of slowing, demand remains strong in key Midwest and Northeast cities, where homes are selling weeks faster than the national average, according to Realtor.com s Hottest Markets Report for February. There’s still a lot of first-time homebuyers in the market too. They keep the market healthy.

Marketing 396

Marketing New Construction Construction Development 396

Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

Southern housing markets have dominated growth lists over the last few years, and a report by CoreLogic today shows Southern markets are still hot. Using growth indicators that measure upcoming construction and development, southern metros take eight spots in the top 10 list. in new construction, 7.2% in recent permits.

New Construction 370

New Construction Marketing Land Construction 370

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The labor market is showing signs of softness but is not breaking down yet, which has kept mortgage rates higher for longer. Since 2022, my guiding principle has been that the labor market is more important than inflation in determining mortgage rates. Again, the theme holds: the labor market is getting softer but not breaking.

Mortgages 478

Mortgages Marketing Residential Construction 478

Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

The housing construction cycle reached its peak in 2022, unless mortgage rates decrease. As I noted in June 2021 that rising mortgage rates would ultimately signal the end of the housing construction cycle. Instead, they need to focus on managing the supply they currently have in the market and the future homes they need to construct.

Construction 545

Construction Mortgages Sales Staging 545

Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

rental market has become more competitive than ever, driven by a combination of rising demand, limited availability due to a lack of new rental housing supply, and regional economic pressures. A market under pressure: rising rents nationwide Rental prices across the U.S. Los Angeles: A case study in market strain On the other U.S.

Agents 416

Agents Marketing Property Management Construction 416

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Interestingly, employment for residential construction workers typically one of the first areas to experience declines before a recession has not yet seen its usual downturn. The key points of this report indicate that the Federal Reserve has overlooked the housing market for years. We will soon find out. percent (10.6 percent (11.7

Construction 511

Construction Residential Sales Mortgages 511

Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Federal Reserve didnt raise or cut interest rates today, but the meeting highlighted something I have been emphasizing since 2022: the Fed is shaping its policy around the labor market more than inflation. However, the Fed only cut rates when they believed the labor market was softening in the second half of 2024.

Marketing 430

Marketing Residential Construction Mortgages 430

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This situation poses a risk to construction labor in 2025. Is 2025 the first year we start losing residential construction jobs? Earlier this year, mortgage rates were trending at 7.50%; during that time, we received one negative monthly residential construction labor report. This issue extends beyond just housing. percent (18.6

Residential 525

Residential Construction Sales Mortgages 525

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Despite bolstering its construction activities and the availability of single-family homes , the state of Florida continues to endure shortages in its affordable housing stock that impact the workforce and retirees living on fixed incomes. This is especially true for those with incomes below 60% AMI, the study found.

Construction 294

Construction Sales As-is Marketing 294

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But the narrative is more complex in niche markets like the Texas capital of Austin. Social media posts have fueled speculation that Austin’s rental market is in freefall. Gerli told HousingWire in an emailed response that normalizing market conditions would be indicated by a slow and gradual decline in rents. by September.

Marketing 370

Marketing Construction As-is Residential 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

The 10-year yield and mortgage rates have been on a wild ride lately, even testing my top-end forecast at 7.25%, but today, the 10-year yield fell after remarks by Fed President Chris Waller about whether the Fed would do even more rate cuts than the market was anticipating. It’s not booming. It’s not falling.”

Mortgages 511

Mortgages Residential Construction Marketing 511

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Todays new home sales report beat market expectations, just like last weeks existing home sales report. Additionally, there are 268,000 homes currently under construction. Furthermore, there remains a record high of 108,000 homes that builders have not yet started constructing, all while mortgage rates remain above 7%.

Sales 490

Sales Construction Mortgages Residential 490

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Florida real estate market has reached unprecedented heights with major projects getting funding from developers across the country and even overseas. Understanding the market landscape Florida has long been a bellwether for national real estate trends.

Development 370

Development Marketing Construction Land 370

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But the market has only been able to maintain the low 6% rate for short time periods. A lower Fed funds rate can assist with land purchases and apartment construction, but that process would take considerable time before we see any development. However, they slow down when mortgage rates are between 6.75% and 7.5%. percent (±11.6

Construction 539

Construction Mortgages Land Sales 539

Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

“A national secondary market for construction financing could allow lenders, like state housing finance agencies and banks, to provide the investment capital needed to get multifamily housing projects built and keys in families’ hands.” This could make the overall cost to entry — which is already low — more digestible.

Construction 488

Construction Finance Development Marketing 488

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

job market performed better than expected in November, gaining 227,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from a month prior according to data released Friday by the U.S. There have been signs that the labor market was cooling some, which could give the Fed confidence to go ahead with another rate cut this month. million people unemployed.

Marketing 418

Marketing MLS Residential Construction 418

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. Davis believes that by aligning with the right lender and expanding product offerings, originators can position themselves as valuable partners in a shaky market.

Investor 448

Investor New Construction Construction Loans 448

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

At first, this did happen, but after more digestion of the data, not only did the bond market give up all the early morning gains, but it headed higher for the day, which confused many. and 4% wage growth change your mind about the state of the labor market? and 4% wage growth change your mind about the state of the labor market?

Mortgages 508

Mortgages Residential Construction Marketing 508

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Todays new construction report from the Census Bureau showed month-to-month growth in housing starts, but falling housing permits. However, employment for residential construction workers hasnt fallen at all, even with the decline in housing starts and permits. What’s going on? This is 11.2 percent (15.7 percent (13.0

Construction 436

Construction Residential Sales New Construction 436

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The company has an aggressive marketing goal to reach the No. Citis previous use of the URL was to redirect to learning center content within the home lending pages on the Citi domain, according to Head of Mortgage Marketing at Citi, Chip Burgard. Market share and brand authority Why launch this site now?

Marketing 418

Marketing Lending Branding Banks 418

Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2025

Today, the jobless claims data again showed why mortgage rates continue to be elevated, confirming that the labor market isnt breaking. The labor market is getting softer but hasnt broken yet, as it has before every recession post World War II. In contrast, housing construction plays a more pivotal role in economic cycles.

Mortgages 505

Mortgages Construction Residential Sales 505

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The oldest baby boomers are poised to turn 80 years old this year, which could bring the market of dedicated senior housing from a place of oversupply to a shortage. A renewed interest in the senior housing market could also spur higher prices and waitlists, two things that lower-income older Americans can ill afford.

Marketing 368

Marketing New Construction Development Construction 368

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said. The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said. They sell for just under $3 million.

Construction 497

Construction Development Finance Mortgages 497

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Cash buyers dominate the market, accounting for 42% of home purchases. Insurance market freefall Florida’s property insurance crisis has reached catastrophic levels with average annual premiums jumping 60% since 2019, Cotality reported. ” Migration wave reshapes Florida economy Florida gained nearly 2.76 ”

Construction 448

Construction Development As-is Marketing 448

Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2025

As market drama calms down, we should see some improvement with the spreads, something I discussed in this recent episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast. As a result, the Fed may revert to its post-COVID-19 labor strategy and use insights from telephone calls to understand the labor market better. percent, the U.S.

Mortgages 440

Mortgages Construction Residential As-is 440

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

The company, redT Homes , states that it’s the Denver areas only residential real estate development company […] offering a full suite of services, ranging from land acquisition and entitlement to design, architecture, and construction along with real estate-focused marketing and sales.

Development 404

Development Construction New Construction Land 404

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

New Construction 488

New Construction Construction Agents Marketing 488

Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

housing market. Market observers believe that the cuts will be paused when the Fed meets again at the end of January. Last week, the labor department reported a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 211,000 unemployment claims a lower-than-expected figure which signaled that the labor market isnt breaking, according to Mohtashami.

Mortgages 431

Mortgages Marketing Sales Residential 431

Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

These green building benefits associated with modular construction do not come with the dreaded green cost premium even though recent research shows that developers are willing to pay an average 10% more on construction costs if it allows their business to shift towards a more circular and sustainable business model.

Development 435

Development Construction Finance Investor 435

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Tariffs threaten construction, could reverse rent declines The recent imposition of tariffs on building materials particularly steel and aluminum poses a risk to continued rent price relief, especially in markets with booming multifamily development. The median asking rent in March was $1,694, down $65 from the 2022 peak.

Construction 394

Construction Development Marketing As-is 394

Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

The stock market reacted negatively to the news regarding tariffs, resulting in significant selling and a shift towards the bond market. In this week’s Housing Market Tracker , I mentioned that the 10-year yield level was stubbornly resistant and that we needed bad news to break through it.

Mortgages 533

Mortgages Residential Construction As-is 533

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

This means more homes on the market and more options for home buyers, which is good news for a housing market that has been underbuilt for over a decade, Odeta Kushi , First Americans deputy chief economist, said in a statement. While economists are happy with the level of construction in 2024, they say there is still work to be done.

Construction 397

Construction New Construction MLS As-is 397

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

As shown below, housing activity related to permits remains minimal, with single-family permits crucial to the market growing slowly. Historically, such a decline has served as a reliable indicator of upcoming shifts in the market cycle. As confidence in the market declines, mortgage rates exceeding 7% pose challenges for builders.

Mortgages 488

Mortgages Construction Sales As-is 488

Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

While the unemployment rate was up compared to the start of the year, the job market ended the year up, with 256,000 jobs added to the economy in December according to data released Friday by the U.S. The construction sector showed little month-over-month change, adding just 8,000 jobs. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Residential 397

Residential Construction MLS Mortgages 397

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

New Hampshire s hot housing market has spiraled the Granite State into crisis mode. I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. It is encouraging to see some uptick in apartment construction in some of our larger communities. Its a big deal.

Construction 434

Construction Land Development New Construction 434

Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Now, the labor market is getting softer from its torrid pace of job creation and wage growth from 2021 to the end of 2023, but the labor market’s softening is right in line with my 2024 forecast for jobs. First, let me briefly explain my model and how I viewed the labor data going into 2024.

Mortgages 488

Mortgages Residential Construction As-is 488

Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

In today’s market, uncertainty is expensive, and lenders can’t afford to second-guess their valuation data,” John Fraas , CEO of Class Valuation, said in a statement. These include forensic appraisal reviews, internal control audits, construction validation and post-board evaluations required by the government-sponsored enterprises.

Due diligence 440

Due diligence Lending Staging Technology 440