Amid a sluggish housing sector, Installed Building Products (IBP) has demonstrated remarkable resilience, becoming a standout performer in Giverny Capital's portfolio. The insulation specialist's shares have surged over 50% in the past year, bucking broader market trends.
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
New home listings in the San Antonio metro area fell sharply in December, the steepest decline among major U.S. cities, as a growing imbalance between sellers and buyers prompts homeowners to stay put.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
After years of relentless growth, a cooling trend is taking hold in several Western U.S. housing markets. We examine the metros where prices are falling, what's driving the change, and how prospective buyers can navigate this shifting landscape.
Mortgage insurer Enact Holdings (ACT) reports quarterly results Tuesday, with investors eyeing its performance in a volatile economic climate. Analysts expect modest revenue growth, but broader sector headwinds could weigh on outlook.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Miami boasts more homes listed above $1 million than New York, underscoring a profound and sustained reorientation of luxury real estate demand toward Sun Belt markets.
A couple earning $380,000 annually faces a classic high-cost dilemma: Should they stretch for a $1.8 million dream home now or wait? With a hefty down payment saved but significant student debt, their debate highlights the tension between future earnings potential and present financial anxiety in today's premium housing markets.
A revised price target for Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) is prompting investors to reassess the mortgage REIT's trajectory amid evolving interest rate expectations and housing market dynamics.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
Despite a softer-than-expected first quarter, Beazer Homes USA outlines a dual strategy of solar-powered community expansion and aggressive capital returns to shareholders, aiming to boost profitability in a stabilizing housing market.
Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.
As global travel surges past pre-pandemic records, the influx of visitors is straining infrastructure and reshaping communities worldwide. From European protests to quiet American suburbs, the quest for authentic experiences is colliding with local life, fueling a housing crisis and raising a critical question: can cities belong to both residents and tourists?
Economist Peter Schiff, famed for foreseeing the 2008 collapse, now predicts a severe market correction driven by high mortgage rates and unsustainable prices, potentially triggering widespread defaults. While today's market fundamentals differ, his warning underscores deep-seated affordability concerns.
A surge in housing supply, particularly across Sun Belt states, is creating prime conditions for homebuyers, with new research highlighting metros where inventory levels tip the scale in the buyer's favor.
Investment firm Giverny Capital outlines its rationale for adding Watsco to its portfolio, highlighting a value-oriented strategy as markets remain dominated by AI euphoria. The firm's latest investor letter reveals a challenging quarter of narrow returns.
A major grant from Centene's foundation aims to tackle housing insecurity for justice-involved individuals in Chicago, spotlighting the healthcare giant's community investments as its stock faces persistent headwinds.
Terreno Realty Corporation has completed a key industrial facility in Hialeah, Florida, part of a larger strategy to redevelop a former landfill into a premium logistics hub. The move highlights the firm's focus on coastal infill markets and raises questions about execution risks and valuation as the project scales up.
Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.
