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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-

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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

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Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist

Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and

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Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First Quarter

The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two

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Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts

Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual

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NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard®

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS)—the fifth edition of the nation’s premier residential green building

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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

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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-

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NAHB Urges Congress to Ease Regulatory Burdens to Help Housing Affordability

The best way to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis is for policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply, the

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Remodeling Market Sentiment Strengthens in Fourth Quarter of 2025

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 64, up four points compared

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Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory

Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and

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Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds Persist

Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative

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NAHB Offers Lawmakers Recommendations on National E-Verify System

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to make a national E-Verify employment verification system workable for small businesses

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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter, But Still in Negative Territory

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association

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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-

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Fears of housing downturn may have been overblown

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