Market Data + Trends Despite Recent Gains in Construction Activity, the US Housing Shortage Persists Coastal markets, such as San Francisco and Seattle, are feeling the shortage the most due to geographical costraints and strict zoning regulations
Housing Markets 10 US Metros Embracing YIMBY Housing Policies Current zoning regulations are adding to the U.S. housing shortage, but cities such as Washington, D.C., and Chicago want to change that
Innovation SBCA-Led Partnership Builds Home in Record Time at Innovation Housing Showcase New methods used at this year’s event shaved about 4 hours off the previous year’s build time
Housing Policy + Finance New ADU Ordinance Introduced to NJ Neighborhood Homeowners in Princeton, N.J. are experimenting with accessory dwelling units
Market Data + Trends Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023 Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December
Housing Markets Top 10 Metros for New Homes in 2024 Punta Gorda, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., top the list of places where new-home construction is booming
New-Construction Projects US Housing Starts See Unexpected Surge in November Census Bureau data show new-home construction was up 14.8% in November, suggesting the housing crunch may be easing
Market Data + Trends Exurban Areas Saw Most Growth in New Construction During Q3 NAHB's latest Home Building Geography Index shows exurban areas had the largest increase in market share for both single-family and multifamily construction
Housing Policy + Finance Pennsylvania Allocates $98M to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage The state of Pennsylvania has allocated the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce more affordable housing units
Community Development San Francisco Complex Offers 200 Housing Units Plus Support Services San Francisco's City Gardens affordable housing complex offers on-site social services for families transitioning from being unhoused