Concerns about the economy and the cost of living are outweighing the appeal to buyers of cheaper newly built homes, builders say Housing affordability is a key obstacle that has continued to put off ...

Housing affordability continues to discourage many buyers and limit home sales. The numbers: Confidence among home builders ticked down in August as home-buying demand remains weak, and builders are ...

While there still aren’t enough homes in the U.S. for everyone who would want to own one, that isn’t going to help builders, says Evercore analyst Stephen Kim. He was confident that a shortage of ...