The nation’s homeownership rate held relatively steady at 65.5 percent in the fourth quarter, the Census Bureau reported this week. But analysts said the rate could be somewhat higher, given the current shortage of homes available for sale.
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2021 Construction Spending Up 9%
Construction spending slowed a bit in December, but finished the year on a strong note, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
New Home Sales Finish 2021 on Solid Ground, But Down for Year
New home sales rose by nearly 12 percent in December, the highest level since last March, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday. Despite the improved numbers, however, sales were off from a year ago and 2021 sales fell by more than 7 percent from 2020.
Housing Starts End Year on Positive Note
Housing starts posted a modest increase in December, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, and jumped by nearly 16 percent from a year ago.
Residential Construction Sees November Gains
Construction spending rose in November, the Census Bureau reported Monday, boosted by an uptick on the residential side.
Milder Weather Boosts November Housing Starts
New residential construction benefited from relatively mild November weather, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Thursday.
October New Home Sales Up 0.4%
New home sales in October rose for the second straight month, albeit just slightly, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
MBA Chart of the Week: Ownership & Rental Vacancy Rates
The U.S. housing stock is full.
MBA Chart of the Week: Ownership & Rental Vacancy Rates
The U.S. housing stock is full.
Housing Starts Fall 3rd Straight Month
Housing starts fell for the third straight month in October, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, although multifamily starts picked up, as did housing permits.