Category: Industry News and Market Intelligence

Join the most influential industry associations to propel your construction career and business forward. Carefully evaluate each organization’s focus areas, member benefits, and leadership to prioritize those that best align with your goals. Actively participate in the associations you select by attending conferences, joining committees, and contributing your expertise to maximize your ROI. Stay engaged year-round by reading publications, utilizing member resources, and building relationships with fellow members to stay at the forefront of industry trends and opportunities.
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The housing market faces a pivotal juncture in 2023 as key trends converge to shape the landscape for buyers, sellers, builders and investors. Spiking mortgage rates stand out as the preeminent force guiding market dynamics this year. The average 30-year fixed rate vaulted from 3.2% at the start of 2022 to over 7% by October, radically altering affordability calculations for prospective buyers. This sharp reversal from pandemic-era record lows sent shockwaves through the market, as many buyers retrenched to the sidelines and transaction volumes plummeted. Dwindling housing inventory exacerbates the affordability crunch. Despite moderating …