Many high-risk homes are in areas that are desirable because of location and home demand still outstrips supply.

New date from Zillow suggests the time of year owners sell affects how much they get. The best time varies by region.

Meanwhile, commercial and government construction spending actually fell.

A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.

One of the most popular building styles in the U.S. emerged as a lower-cost pathway to homeownership.

Materials and labor costs are up. Building costs will climb further if interest rates on construction loans rise.

A big part of the problem? A lack of new construction and municipal zoning laws that discourage or prohibit multifamily homes.

Sellers who don’t want to become buyers and the refinancing craze play roles in the lack of supply.

Rents are up, providing builders an incentive.

Among the beneficiaries: Lowe’s and Home Depot.