Brick by brick, regulation by regulation, America built its own housing crisis. Experts say the problem is cemented into the foundation of the US housing system, a design flaw decades in the making.

Housing starts represent the monthly measure of new residential construction and serve as a key economic indicator for real estate investors.

While valuation cycles and interest rate shifts are inevitable, the underlying demand for rental housing continues to support the asset class over time.

The 2025 housing market saw its ups and downs. Mortgage rates fluctuated, inventory increased in some areas, and both buyers and sellers had to adjust their expectations. There will still be some ...

Builders highlight demographic changes, remote work and aging homes as key forces that could influence housing demand and construction for years to come.