Pending home sales edge up in MayYear-over-year contract signings decline 0.7% in May. NLBMDA responds to White House affordable housing actionNew White House Council looks to cut costly regulations and increase production of affordable homes. JCHS: Affordable housing production lagging Rising land costs, tough development environment making it unprofitable to build for middle market. New single-family home sales fall in May Sales rise in the Midwest and the South. Existing-home sales rebound in May All four regions of the country see an increase in sales. Housing starts slide in May Single-family permits are on the rise. Builder confidence slips in June Builders continue to report rising construction costs. Single-family permits on the decline Between April 2018 and April 2019, 40 states see a decline in single-family permits. Lowe’s shares the wisdom of pro fathers, sons and daughters For many Lowe’s pro customers, working in the skilled trades means absorbing wisdom from their fathers. NAHB offers opioid crisis resources NAHB says construction workers are at higher risk of becoming addicted to opioids. First Previous 76 77 78 79 80 Next Last