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Although housing starts slid in January, more building is coming

by Amy Scott
Feb 17, 2022
As that omicron wanes and weather warms, analysts expect building to pick up. That doesn't mean it'll make a dent in the housing shortage.
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The CEO of homebuilders' chief trade group doesn't see shortages letting up soon

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry
Feb 11, 2022
Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, discusses the challenges facing his industry.
An exterior of the house selected as this year's New American Home at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida.
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Despite shortages of materials, new housing construction is up

by Amanda Peacher
Dec 16, 2021
Contractors are finding ways to work around supply chain delays, but projects are taking longer.
New homes are being built, but the costs of shortages and delays may be passed on to buyers.
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"Location, location, location" still applies if you're in the market for a new house

by Amy Scott
Sep 21, 2021
Shortages of building materials vary by state, so more new homes are being built in some regions than others.
Location is playing a role in both the pace of building and the availability of supplies and labor for new homes.
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Appliance shortages hold up home improvement and new construction

by Amy Scott
Mar 23, 2021
Homebuilders are passing the costs of delays on to consumers because demand for houses is so high.
Customers who order appliances such as refrigerators are waiting months for delivery.
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Home builders see demand for bigger houses

by Amy Scott
Oct 26, 2020
After falling for several years, the average size of a new single-family home may be growing again.
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Home design is adapting to the pandemic, too

by Amy Scott
Aug 17, 2020
New features include dedicated work space and antimicrobial surfaces.
Consumers want some kind of quiet space or designated work space in their homes.
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Study finds housing shortages in 22 states

by Aaron Schrank
Apr 17, 2018
The Commerce Department reports March housing starts Tuesday, giving us a snapshot of new home construction. U.S. housing production is finally returning to pre-recession levels, but a new report underscores that we’re still not building new homes fast enough to meet demand in 22 states. And while much of that demand is in the state […]
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