Lowe's Trims Sales Forecast As Housing Starts Drop Materially

Mortgage rates near seven percent continue choking home construction activity across America. Freight costs now run far higher than last year.

Housing Equity Dries Up: Rising Costs Impact Global Finance

Mortgage debt growth has stalled, limiting homeowner equity extraction. Surging construction costs and high interest rates are freezing housing inventory.

Housing Delays: Real Costs of Development

Multifamily development faces significant delays and rising costs due to permitting backlogs.

Permitting Reform Not Sole Key to Lower Energy

Expedited federal reviews for energy projects fail to address material costs and surging demand.