Builder Data & Analysis
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Remodeling Grows, but Industry Faces Labor Shortages and Urgent Energy Efficiency and Disaster Resilience Needs
The US remodeling market soared above $600 billion in the wake of the pandemic and, despite recent softening, remains 50 percent above pre-pandemic levels. However, industry fragmentation, inflation, and...
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US Sawmill Capacity 2024 Plateau: Labor Shortages and Import Impacts
Throughout 2024, sawmill and wood preservation firms reported reduced capacity utilization rates, as well as consistent production and capacity. Although there was no increase in production in 2024, utilization...
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State and Congressional District Home Building Employment in 2023
The housing industry achieved yet another record in 2023, with nearly 11.4 million individuals, including self-employed workers, employed as the number of housing units under construction reached its zenith....
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February single-family housing starts hit 12-month high
In February, single-family starts experienced a substantial increase in value due to the scarcity of available inventory. However, builders continue to contend with persistent shortages of labor and buildable...
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Tariffs, Costs, and Uncertainty: Builders’ Confidence Plummets
Builder sentiment declined in March, despite builders’ optimism that a more favorable regulatory environment will result in an improved business climate, as a result of economic uncertainty, the potential...
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Fourth Quarter 2024 State and Metro Area House Price Appreciation
After two consecutive quarters of slowing, house price appreciation rebounded marginally in the fourth quarter of 2024, owing to persistently high mortgage rates and little inventory. Although existing house...
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HBGI: Single-family construction grows in Q4 2024
According to the most recent National Association of Home Builders Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), the persistent scarcity of existing homes for sale has aided in the growth of...
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Private Residential Construction Spending Falls in January
In January, private residential construction spending fell by 0.4%, owing primarily to a reduction in multifamily construction and home renovation investment. This dip came after three months of uninterrupted...
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Absorption Rates Dive as Multifamily Completions Hit Record Highs
According to the Census Bureau’s most recent Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA), the percentage of new apartment units absorbed within three months after completion has...
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Bigger Apartments: Multifamily Unit Size Sees Notable Growth
According to NAHB’s study of quarterly Census data, the number of multifamily for-rent housing starts fell in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the quarter, 91,000 multifamily homes began...
