Housing starts slide in AprilSingle-family starts declined 13.4% compared to the previous month. Builder confidence holds steady in MayA lack of labor and lot availability is likely to continue pushing up the prices of new homes. NAR says more economic growth expected National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts strong home sales growth for 2021. Commerce Secretary says she will address lumber prices The topic of high lumber prices is addressed during House Appropriations subcommittee hearing. Gov regulations add more pressure to home prices NAHB study shows that regulations imposed by all levels of government account for 23.8% of current average new home sales price. More buyers want new homes About 42% of prospective home buyers want a newly built home, NAHB report says. NAHB presses White House for lumber price solutions Home builder association says virtual talks with White House staff were "productive." Pending home sales rise in March After a lift on lockdowns, contract signings jump 23.3% year-over-year. Lumber prices adding nearly $36,000 to new single-family home Soaring lumber costs have added nearly $13,000 to the market value of an average new multifamily home. New home sales take off in March The latest Monthly New Residential Sales report is also 66.8% above the March 2020 estimate. First Previous 41 42 43 44 45 Next Last
