EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Safety Jobsite Safety Depends on Engaged Workers Using a Defined Plan

A key duty of owners and managers of residential construction firms is to create an environment where everyone is empowered to honestly discuss jobsite safety.

Housing Finance Bank Regulators Propose Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Rules

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have proposed targeted revisions to their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations.

Economics Existing Home Sales Fall in July

Existing home sales continued to slow in July as record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates weighed on buyers. Mortgage rates resumed an upward trend after the ceasefire ended in early July.

Economics Weaker Demand for Residential Mortgages in Second Quarter

Demand for all types of residential mortgages was weaker, while lending standards for most were essentially unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, according to the recent release of the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS).

Economics Wage Growth for Residential Building Workers Continues to Cool

Wage growth for residential building workers continued to lose momentum in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting softer housing construction activity and weaker labor demand. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, both nominal and inflation-adjusted wages have weakened further, extending the cooling trend that emerged after the strong wage gains of the post-pandemic period.