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Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
Housing Starts Up in February as Builders Still Contend with Rising Costs
Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and
NAHB Recognizes Kohler Co. with Global Humanitarian Award for Safe Water for All Initiative
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Global Opportunities Board proudly presented Kohler Co. with a Global
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards
Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the
Multifamily Developer Confidence Reflected Mixed Results in the Fourth Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing reflected mixed results year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the
Limited Existing Inventory Provides a Boost for New Home Sales
A limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note, even as buyers continue to grapple with housing affordability challenges.
Housing Starts End 2024 on an Up Note
Fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated financing costs for builders and a lack of buildable lots.
NAHB, 15 State Attorneys General File Suit Against HUD’s Energy Codes Mandate
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general have filed a complaint in the Eastern District of Texas seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Single-Family Starts Post Solid Gain in November as Multifamily Falters
Ongoing lean levels of single-family existing home inventory helped to boost single-family production last month, while overall housing production fell because of a double-digit percentage drop
Increased Construction in Low Density Areas is the New Status Quo
More residential construction is occurring in low density suburbs and outlying areas because of several factors that affect housing affordability, including the continued lack of buildable lots, higher
October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates
Steadily rising mortgage rates coupled with ongoing affordability challenges kept many potential home buyers on the sidelines in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October declined 17.3% to a 610,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate
Multifamily Developer Sentiment Showed Mixed Results in Third Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing showed mixed results year-over-year in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today
New Home Sales Rise in September as Mortgage Rates Ease
Home buyers moved off the sidelines in September following the Federal Reserve’s recent move to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in
Single-Family Starts Trend Higher in September
With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September while multifamily construction continued to weaken because of tight financing and an ongoing
Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 63, down two points compared
Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Single-Family Starts Up in August but Supply-Side Issues Linger
Single-family starts posted a solid gain in August on robust demand and moderating mortgage rates even as builders continue to grapple with challenges related to lot and labor
NAHB Opens Registration for 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
Surprise Lift for New Home Sales in July
Sales of new homes rose unexpectedly in July, following significant revisions in the previous months’ data. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in July rose 10.6% to a 739,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from significant upward revisions
