NAHB
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May Sees Housing Starts Retreat Amidst High Borrowing Costs
Single-family and multifamily housing starts declined in May, as high interest rates on construction and development loans, as...
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High Mortgage Rates Cool Builder Confidence
Mortgage rates remain in the 7% level, and rising construction financing costs continue to dampen builder optimism. Builder...
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Private Residential Construction Spending Rising in April
After declining 0.4% in March, private residential building spending increased 0.1% in April, according to a post from...
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New Home Preference Continues Rising
New homes’ appeal is just getting stronger. In a recent NAHB study, 61% of home buyers said their...
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NAHB: Private Residential Construction Spending Declines in March
According to the NAHB’s analysis of Census data, private residential construction spending fell 0.7% in March after rising...
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NAHB: Builder Sentiment Remained Unchanged in April
Builder sentiment was flat in April, as mortgage rates stayed close to 7% over the previous month and...
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US Single-Family Permits Surge in February 2024
In the first two months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued nationwide year-to-date (YTD) reached...
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Building Material Costs Up in March, But Lumber Prices Soften
Inputs to residential construction, including building materials, increased for the fifth straight month according to the latest Producer...
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Inflation Remains High as Housing Cost Growth Continues
Consumer prices continued to rise in March, with shelter and gasoline prices driving over half of the total...
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Stalled Confidence: Consumers Hold Steady Despite Concerns About Future
Consumer confidence remained stable in March, with optimism about current conditions offset by concerns about the future economic...
