Building Market Intelligence

Unlocking the Housing Market Recovery is our independent report that offers suggestions for housing stabilization. To download the white paper, PowerPoint or a 30-minute webinar, visit: http://www.realestateconsulting.com/video/housingrecovery.aspx The latest national statistics signal that we are headed for a depression. Stabilizing …

Falling home prices and low mortgage rates have created an environment where housing affordability is now better than average in most areas. Many areas have better than average affordability, based on the historical ratio of housing costs / income since 1981. …

The U.S. is undoubtedly in the worst financial and economic crisis since the 1930s. Home prices are falling rapidly across the nation, which has resulted in more than $2 trillion in losses in the last two years. The declining stock …

While the economy is clearly in miserable shape, there is plenty of positive news for housing. Falling prices and falling mortgage rates have made housing much more affordable, and declining construction and mothballed new home communities have made housing much …

Today’s low mortgage rates and low down payment levels are the best selling tools you have if you are selling homes that meet the FHA or Freddie/Fannie criteria. Qualified buyers who are focused on price might miss out on the …

Tampa, Fla., was once both a place and state of big builder bliss – the availability of land combined with strong job and population growth fueled a steady rise in permits from 1991 all the way through 2005. Today, that …

2009 is going to be a battle, so surround yourself with the people you want next to you in the foxhole. We don’t know what precise skill sets you need because every company’s needs are different. But, we can share …

The U.S. economy is in the early stages of a downward spiral that is going to take significant government intervention to avoid double-digit unemployment rates, as occurred in the early 1980s. The stock market has certainly opined on how tough …

It’s Official: A Democratic Sweep… Now What? Although the parties in office play only a small role in the performance of housing, we are often asked about the historical impact of the party in office. We analyzed the last 50 …