Jack Bjorklund
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Zillow: Builders turn to condos and townhomes amid affordability crisis
America’s housing stock is growing faster than it was prior to the pandemic-induced housing craze, as builders scramble...
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Higher single-family permits in August 2024
The total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 685,923 during the first eight months of...
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Inflation Continues to Slow in September
Inflation eased further in September, remaining at a three-year low as shelter prices moderated. Shelter expenses, the primary...
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Softens in Third Quarter
The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter of 2024 registered 63, a two-point decrease...
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Patios Outnumbered Decks on New Homes
While the percentage of new houses with patios is increasing, the percentage with decks has remained at a...
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Construction Job Market Rebounds
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the number of open...
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NAHB: What window and door features home buyers want?
A new NAHB study reveals that energy-efficient windows and a variety of door options are top priorities for...
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall in September
Mortgage rates continued to fall in September, reaching levels last seen two years ago. According to Freddie Mac,...
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More Than Two-Thirds Of 2023 New Homes Built Have Porches
Porches remain the most prevalent exterior feature on new homes, according to NAHB analysis of the most recent...
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Second-Home Areas Growing in Homebuilding Market
According to NAHB’s featured topic for the second quarter HBGI, second homes account for 17.5% of single-family and...
