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DataDigest: Construction costs easing for homebuilders

Housing Wire

However, as mortgage rates hit multi-decade highs , cooling demand and shrinking the pool of qualified buyers for new homes, homebuilders slowed their pace of construction, which settled at a plateau that is still well above pre-pandemic levels. ” However, Basu notes supply chains are already facing new pressures in 2024.

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Biden’s plan to fix housing supply depends on Congress

Housing Wire

One measure would expand existing federal subsidies for multifamily housing development. Another would hand out federal tax credits for developing or rehabbing homes for owner-occupants instead of large investors, making available 125,000 homes for low- and middle-income homebuyers.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

It’s safe to say we are tired of hearing the phrase “supply-chain disruption” and experiencing its effects. Analysts believe items that are now in shorter supply – major appliances, computer chips and specialty goods, to name a few – will return to shelves and front porches by the end of 2022 as the pandemic (hopefully) ebbs.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

In many cases, the long lag time to complete projects is no longer from dreaded supply-chain issues. Information from the National Mortgage Database shows 83% of all mortgage holders enjoy an interest rate below 5% when today’s average rate is about 6.5%. Legislation related to transit-oriented development did not pass.