Single-family construction is getting worse due to rates

Today’s housing starts report from the Census Bureau shows that Federal Reserve policy remains too restrictive for housing production to grow, which in the long run impacts the fight against inflation. This is why the data on single-family construction is not improving; in fact, it is getting worse.

3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners

Record-high home prices and persistently elevated mortgage rates have made the housing market difficult for homebuyers and the industry alike — and not even this year’s significant growth in supply seems to be helping. It’s been particularly difficult for prospective buyers who are currently renters

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate adds Tennessee affiliate

A west Tennessee firm has joined the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network — marking the brand’s continued expansion in the region. Conner Real Estate LLC, founded in 2011 by Joey Conner, is now operating under the name Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Conner. The firm serves a wide swath

Younger homebuyers turn to social media, AI and each other

Faced with high housing costs, economic instability and declining trust in traditional lending institutions, younger generations are redefining how they approach homeownership. A newly released NextGen Homebuyer Report — compiled by National Mortgage Insurance and financial literacy nonprofit FirstH