Lot Supplies Loosen for First Time Since 2017
A good indicator of building activity crossed into the “slightly undersupplied” category from the “significantly undersupplied” category for the fourth quarter. The new data, from Zonda’s New Home Lot Supply Index (LSI) registered a reading of 81.6 in the fourth quarter, representing a 34.2 percent increase from the same period in 2024. “Policy uncertainty, the […]
‘Tepid Growth’ in Housing Market as 2025 Numbers Finalize
We’re still not seeing major gains but the November 2025 numbers from an important Index are encouraging. Home prices across the country increased 1.4 percent in November according to the latest Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index, considered one of the most prestigious rating services in the business. “November’s results confirm that the housing […]
Is 2026 the Year of ‘The Great Housing Reset?’
As we start the new year, hopes are high for a rebound in the housing market. The reality could be different. Redfin, the online real estate service, is calling 2026 “The Great Housing Reset,” describing it as the start of a “new era” for home building and homeowners alike. CNN, in pulling together a cross-section […]
Home Depot 2026 Forecast: No Rebound in Sight
In a presentation to investors, the big home improvement chain forecast only slight gains for the new year. The giant retailer said it expects same-store sales to be in the flat to plus-two-percent range in 2026, which is below what many analysts had been forecasting previously. Total sales growth projections were also off from estimates. […]
Big Two DIY Retailers Still Need Some Improvement
The latest financial results from the two big national retailers – Home Depot and Lowe’s – show the business is still soft and may get worse before it gets better. When the two home improvement giants issued their numbers for their most recent quarters, they were nothing to write home about. But more importantly, they […]
Home Values Plummet in October, the Most Since 2012
A new survey of housing values shows more than half dropped in October, the most since 2012. Zillow’s latest “Zestimates” rankings showed that 53 percent of homes they surveyed registered declines, the most since 2012 and up from just 16 percent a year ago. The most widespread value drops were in the West and the […]
The Housing Market Remains in Record Slump
With home turnover at its lowest rate in 30 years and first-time buyers at historic lows, builders continue to deal with a dismal market. No matter what numbers you check, the U.S. home building market is at levels builders haven’t seen in decades – or ever. New statistics released over the past few weeks continue […]
Housing Sales Stable but Lower Mortgage Rates May Help
A slight uptick for the month was encouraging and the possibility for lower mortgage prices as the Fed lowers interest rates could help going forward. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales remained relatively stable in September, the last month figures are available, increasing by 1.5 percent compared to August but up 4.1 […]
When Is the Housing Market Going to Get Better?
Forecasting the return of new home construction has been an ongoing struggle this year… and so far, most of the experts have been wrong. It’s been the big question throughout the building trade for much of the past year and despite informed predictions that a combination of lower mortgage rates, built-up demand and a slowdown […]
What Are the Top Ten Housing Markets for 2025?
Some of the usual suspects turn up on Realtor.com’s list for this year, but there are a few surprises too. It’s not a surprise that the best housing markets for 2025 come exclusively from the U.S. South and the West but the individual metropolitan areas might offer a few unexpected choices. Realtor.com’s rankings for the […]