Housing Tides Archives

The Biden Housing Plan – Part 2

President Biden aims to change housing policy in a variety of ways, from addressing rising construction costs to eliminating 1031 Exchanges.
Dive into his plan & policy changes with the Housing Tides team.

The COVID Effect: Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020

Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020, as compared to 2019

Homebuilders scramble to adapt to changing consumer trends & overcome COVID delays, but Denver’s home building activity lags behind 2019.

Looking Back on Housing’s Most Unusual Year

Looking back on the Front Range Housing Market's most unusual year - web header

What a year 2020 has been for new home builders! It started strong, then came COVID. Learn how the Front Range Housing Market has fared, which players are doing best, and what obstacles lay ahead.

Denver-Area Housing Market Forecast

The uncertain outlook for Denver-area housing market’s construction in coming months is affected by countervailing factors.

Affordable Housing is a Political Choice

Local & national housing policies have squeezed affordable housing out of the market. Learn why change is needed & how we can improve housing policy.

Housing Supply Remains Far Short of Demand Despite a Strong July

Housing Tides data shows builders are more optimistic despite insufficient supply, due in part to restrictive zoning and labor challenges.

Without foreclosure protections, could strong housing demand be short-lived?

Housing Tides’ Data Analyst evaluates delinquency, foreclosure, unemployment, and mortgage forbearance trends for big picture analysis.

Where Are the For Sale Signs?

Where are the for sale signs? Fresh housing data support supply reaches a new low as sales pick up with renewed economic activity.

An Antiracist Real Estate Reading List

For detailed background on housing’s role in dismantling systemic racism, I have found some valuable resources well worth reading. They will educate you to better understand what needs to be done to increase the rate of home-ownership among people of color and to provide attainable, affordable, barrier-free housing.