Economics

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Builder Confidence Takes Another Hit

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index declined to its lowest reading since... More

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Inflation Cools Further in June

The Consumer Price Index experienced its slowest annual gain since April 2021 in... More

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Lumber Prices Trend Lower on Soft Demand

Builders and lumber buyers remain lean on inventory while U.S. production levels... More

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New-Home Sales Fall 16.5% Year Over Year in May

Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf says many home buyers are fatigued after years of... More

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Fannie Mae: 'Unaffordability' Remains Limiting Factor for Home Sales

As a result of the slowdown in buying activity, Fannie Mae is forecasting the... More

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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Projects One Rate Cut in 2024

The Fed is projecting just one rate cut in 2024 after indicating three cuts would... More

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Ali Wolf: What’s Actually Happening in the Housing Market

There’s been a major shift in the market, says housing economist Ali Wolf—and the... More

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National New-Home Lot Supply Tightens in Q1

Lot supply decreased quarter over quarter and year over year, according to Zonda’s... More

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10 Takeaways From Day One of the Builder 100 Conference

From an economic outlook to a panel with two top home builder executives, day one... More

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What We've Learned About 2024 So Far

Home builders on the annual Builder 100/Next 100 are preparing for whatever 2024... More

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