Builders Say the Labor Shortage Hit a Record High
NAHB survey: Almost 9 out of 10 builders can’t find enough framers and carpenters, with more than 55% of single-family builders reporting a shortage in 16 trades.
5 Ways to Bring a Stale Listing Back to Life
Get creative: Boost the curb appeal by tackling overgrown plants or with new paint. The right home staging can also help buyers see their things in the space.
82% of Unmarried Couples Prefer Homes Over Big Weddings
Homeownership remains an American dream, perhaps more so as first-time buyers face escalating challenges. A Harris Poll found younger Americans (age 18-44) are more likely to consider homeownership an important financial goal (45%) than older, 55+ adults (30%).
Little Change in 30-Year Loan Rates – But Above 3% Again
At 3.1%, this week’s average 30-year-mortgage rate is barely higher than last week’s 2.98%, but any rise above a whole number can have a psychological impact on buyers.
‘Zillow Offers’ Lawsuit Alleges Execs Failed Shareholders
After Zillow’s stock price fell, a shareholder filed a lawsuit alleging execs drove up prices with “misstatements and/or omissions” about its home-flipping business.
HUD Unveils Strategy to Deal with Climate Change
HUD’s “Climate Action Plan” has broad goals: Help communities prepare, set green building/electrification goals, create jobs and revise environmental review policies.