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Wendy Kaufman stands at the entrance to her packed garage April 12, 2022, in Doral, Florida. The Kaufmans moved from Germany and have been unable to find a home big enough that they can afford. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Apr 13, 2022

Homebuyers stymied by fewer homes, high prices, rising rates

America’s housing market has grown increasingly frenzied, and prices are out of reach for many buyers, especially first-timers.

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March
Jan 6, 2022

Red-hot housing market to fuel record borrowing in 2022, experts say

The fierce competition, low mortgage rates and soaring prices that helped raise mortgage borrowing to record heights last year is expected to drive lending even higher this year, experts say.

A sold sign stand in front of new home under construction Monday, March 15, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dec 28, 2021

US home prices surge 18.4% in October

U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom.

Construction spending dips 0.8% in February amid bad weather
Dec 16, 2021

Home construction rebounds a strong 11.8% in November

New home construction in the U.S. rebounded 11.8% in November as strong demand continues to boost builder confidence.

US home prices rose 11.9% in February, fastest since 2014
Dec 6, 2021

Treasury wants more oversight of all-cash real estate deals

The Biden administration is looking to expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crack down on money laundering.

Aventon Companies, announced it has begun construction on its latest apartment community, which will have five stories and 250 units at 2555 Riva Road in Annapolis.
Dec 1, 2021

Construction begins on 250-unit apartment building in Annapolis

Aventon Companies announced it has begun construction on a five-story, 250-unit apartment community in Annapolis.

US home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years
Oct 26, 2021

Home prices surged in August at near-record pace

U.S. home prices jumped in August by a near-record amount from a year earlier, as Americans eager to buy a home drove up prices on a dwindling number of properties.

US long-term mortgage rates little changed; 30-year at 2.93%
Oct 21, 2021

Existing home sales surge as interest rates point higher

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in September to their strongest pace since January.

June home construction jumps 17.3% when states reopened
Oct 19, 2021

Home construction declines 1.6% in September as supply issues persist

U.S. home construction fell 1.6% in September as builders continue to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.

A sold sign stand in front of new home under construction Monday, March 15, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Sep 22, 2021

Existing home sales fell in August as price growth slows

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August, and prices that have been soaring eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling.

Construction spending dips 0.8% in February amid bad weather
Sep 21, 2021

Home construction up 3.9% in August after July drop

U.S. home construction rebounded a better-than-expected 3.9% in August, with the strength coming in apartment construction.

Building permits rise 6.2% in November, despite pandemic
Sep 20, 2021

Inflation forces homebuilders to take it slow, raise prices

Even in the hottest U.S. housing market in more than a decade, new home construction has turned into a frustratingly uncertain and costly proposition for many homebuilders.

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