Category Archives: Economy

The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Home Builders Association.  The 2024 election offers both upside and downside risks for housing and home building, given both the scale and scope of policy change now und...

The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economist. Despite ongoing easing of short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve, long-term interest rates remain in the same range they have been in for the...

The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economist.  With the election in the rearview mirror, and personnel and policy decisions coming into focus for the incoming Trump administration, markets absorbe...

The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economist.  With the Federal Reserve expected to cut short-term interest rates at the conclusion of its upcoming September monetary policy meeting, long-term int...

The article below was written by Dr. Robert Dietz, National Home Builders Association Chief Economist.  The residential construction industry is in a holding pattern until the Federal Reserve moves forward with interest rate reductions. However, this mo...

The article below is from the National Association of Home Builder's "Eye on the Economy". Despite elevated interest rates, home builder sentiment and construction starts are showing the potential for housing sector growth in the coming months. In fact, ...