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New Home Sales Slip 0.6% in September to 676,000 Annual Rate, NAHB Reports
Sales of newly built single-family homes decreased 0.6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000, following a downwardly revised August estimate, according to
Housing Starts Fall 5.2% in September to 1.22 Million Rate, NAHB Reports
Overall housing starts decreased 5.2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Builder Confidence Falls to 29 in October, Lowest Since June 2012, NAHB Says
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
NAHB Remodeling Index Edges Up to 62 in Third Quarter
Remodeler sentiment held steady in the third quarter, with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rising one point from the previous quarter to 62.
New Home Sales Rise as Affordability Challenges Continue
New home sales improved in August, but the monthly gain masks continued weakness in the broader new-home market. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to
Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges Persist
Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic
Registration Now Open for NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
New York Housing Leader Warns Congress Gas Bans Undermine Affordability
Michael Fazio, executive director of the New York State Builders Association, told Congress today that energy mandates are driving up construction costs and deepening the housing
Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales
Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales. Sales of newly built single-family homes declined
Housing Affordability Worsens on Higher Mortgage Rates
After three consecutive quarters of modest improvement, housing affordability declined in the second quarter as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed
Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders
New Home Sales Edge Higher as Affordability Challenges Persist
Affordability challenges continued to weigh on the new-home market in June, as elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and broader economic uncertainty kept many prospective buyers on
Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline
Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist
Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment. Builder
NAHB Statement on President Trump Canceling Signing of Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump
Affordability Concerns Push New Home Sales Lower in May
Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging
NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced its awards program application submission period is now open through September 21 (unless noted otherwise below). NAHB’s
Over 1,100 Housing Advocates Call on Congress to Address Affordability
More than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the
New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-
NAHB Publication Offers Remodelers Sneak Peek into Industry Financials
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of
