ARLINGTON, VA—April's numbers would have been better if not for “mild winter weather that allowed contractors to hire or retain workers in the first quarter instead of waiting until spring," says the Associated General Contractors' Ken Simonson.

SAN DIEGO—Development partners have concluded financing, and expect to move dirt by May 10.

IRVINE, CA—April report shows that seriously underwater loans now make up 12% of total, down from 13.2% a year ago.

LOS ANGELES—WinnResidential wins a contract to manage 48 income-restricted multifamily properties across California because it understands the very unique management needs of the affordability niche.