Construction Job Gains Fueled by Housing Demand

Construction Job Gains Fueled by Housing Demand

A recent story in the National Association Home Builders (NAHB) Eye on Housing cited Texas for leading the nation in construction sector job growth last month. Low housing inventory and high demand promote hiring as homebuilders work to fill the gap. “Year-over-year,...
Mortgage Applications Increase Close to 10%

Mortgage Applications Increase Close to 10%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 8, 2019, showed an increase of 9.6% from one week earlier. A recent story at Builderonline.com covered mored details regarding the increase reporting, “The Market...
Lot Values Hit Record Highs

Lot Values Hit Record Highs

According to a recent article at www.eyeonhousing.com, the median lot values in Texas have more than doubled since the housing boom. The National Association of Homebuilders recently analyzed the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) data and reported that...