New Residential Construction Trends Down Almost 10% in January
This year kicked off with a downturn in construction—seasonally adjusted, there were only 1,366,000 privately-owned housing starts in January, 9.8% ...
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Homebuilder Confidence Takes Hit; Expectations for Next Six Months Plummet
Builder sentiment took a significant reduction in February, declining by five index points over tariff, building cost and mortgage rate ...
New HUD Secretary Confirmed by U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development ...
Tariffs, Likely to Be ‘Inflationary,’ Face Uncertain Future
On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico ...
Housing Starts Popped to End Year, but Builders Face Headwinds in 2025
As the new year sets in, will there be sufficient inventory to make 2025 a strong time for the real ...
Builder Confidence Edges Up Even as Tariff, Deficit Concerns Rise
Builder sentiment edged higher to begin the year on hopes for an improved economic growth and regulatory environment. At the ...
Housing Starts Down Overall, but Single-Family Construction Increases
Housing starts decreased from October to November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest monthly report on new construction. Within ...
Near-Term Sales Expectations for Builders Hit Highest Level Since 2022
December saw homebuilder confidence hold firm from last month’s reading, as detailed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells ...
Homebuilder Confidence Continues End-of-Year Rise in 2024
November saw homebuilder confidence rise, according to the latest findings in the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market ...
NAHB Asks Congress to Reassess Costly Energy Codes and Rent Caps
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress this past Wednesday, July 24, to address two key policies ...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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