New multifamily housing confidence weakened year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National…
Mortgage application activity declined in October as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose sharply again. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)…
In 2025, the majority of homes started featured laundry connections on the first floor (70%), according to the Census’s Survey…
Mortgage rates rose sharply again in October as the U.S. treasury yields surged. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate…
The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in September per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and…
Private residential construction spending decreased in September 2026 driven by a steep decline in improvement (remodeling) spending. According to the…
Interior finishes (drywall, interior doors, painting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc.) take more time to complete—6.4 weeks, on average—than…
Private fixed investment in student dormitories rose 2.6% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate…
Housing’s share of the economy was 15.7% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP…
