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Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two
MBA RIHA Report: Stabilizing Vulnerable Homeowners in a Time of Crisis: Insights from the...
Following rising unemployment rates at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many homeowners avoided foreclosure,
HISTORIC HOUSING LEGISLATION MAKES PROGRESS, BUT NAREB WARNS THAT IT FAILS TO ADDRESS CORE...
While provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act seek to improve federal housing programs, increase the supply of affordable housing, and limit private equity purchases of single-family homes, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) warns that the first bipartisan housing legislation in decades fundamentally fails to address the core issues critical to increasing Black homeownership.
Micro Markets Lone Bright Spot for Single-Family Home Building in Fourth Quarter
In a sign of ongoing affordability challenges and a tepid housing market, single-family construction fell across all geographic regions in the second half of 2025, with the exception of low-
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Homebuyer affordability improved in February, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,061 from $2,070 in January. This is according to the Mortgage
NAHB’s New Resource Shares Tools for Successful Leadership
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released Frameworks for BOLD Leadership: Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy. The
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.8% Increase in February
Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 0.9 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 0.9 percent from
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist
Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor.
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2026: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
Report reveals a national shortage of 7.2 million homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) published The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February
Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Affordability Posts Mild Gains in Second Half of 2025 but Crisis Continues
Though new and existing homes remain largely unaffordable, the needle moved slightly in the right direction in the second half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in January
Homebuyer affordability declined in January, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,070 from $2,025 in December. This is according to the
Impact of Affordability Challenges and Demographic Shifts on Housing Trends in 2026
Housing affordability has declined significantly in recent years. The deterioration in price-to-income ratio has been a key factor, as home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.26 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth
Low-Rise Multifamily Shows Strength at End of 2025; Other Segments Weak
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association
Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025
Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down
Delta Media Real Estate Leadership Survey: real estate optimism holds in 2026 as brokerage...
Real estate brokerage leaders enter 2026 with steady confidence in business growth, housing demand, and the U.S. economy, according to the newest Delta Media Real Estate Leadership
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in January
Mortgage credit availability increased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground at Start of 2026
Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell
