NAHB Insight: Despite Challenges Single-Family Starts Grow
In July, single-family housing starts reported a slight gain despite economic uncertainty and construction challenges. According to a report from
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter
Indices from the National Association of Home Builders’ Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) have increased confidence among multifamily developers as both
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The Current Market Share of Modular Homes
Non-site built single-family homes, including modular and panelized, account for 3% of all single-family home construction in 2024. The trend
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NAHB on Foundation Type Trend
Basements and crawl spaces are on the decline in favor of slab foundation. According to the NAHB analysis of the
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How Much is AI Involved in Home Building?
Where does the role of AI currently stand with home building? The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere in
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California Tackles Housing Costs with Building Code Freeze
In California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget bill for the state’s 2025-2026 fiscal year, he signed a law with provisions aimed
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Existing home sales retreat to nine-month low
In June, home prices climbed and hit another record high while existing home sales dropped in its 9 month low.
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Top Architectural Trends in 2025
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) presented the top architecture trends of 2025 to inform homebuilders what their buyers are
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Builder Confidence Edges Up in July
Builder confidence rose slightly in July following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, though elevated interest rates
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This Week’s Framing Lumber Prices
Softwood lumber prices held steady at $422 per 1,000 board feet on July 4, 2025, the lowest since October 2024,
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Solid Job Growth in June
The U.S. labor market remained strong in June, with job growth driven mainly by state and local government and health
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Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance Slowdown
Mortgage applications fell 5.5% in May, mainly due to a sharp 13.7% drop in refinancing activity, even as purchase applications
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May Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined for the fifth consecutive month in May, falling 0.5% due to reduced investment in single-family
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Elevated Rates are Challenging Affordability Conditions
High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continued to sideline buyers in May, causing new single-family home sales to fall 13.7%
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FHA to Cut All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance
The FHA is proposing to lower multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to a flat 25 basis points, the legal minimum,
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Despite Modest Uptick
In June, average mortgage rates remained steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.82% and the 15-year at 5.95%, both
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Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down
Housing starts fell 9.8% in May 2025, driven by a sharp 29.7% drop in multifamily construction, while single-family starts stayed
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Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysis
Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose 0.2% in May after a slight dip in April, according to the
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Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis
Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose by 0.2% in May, following a slight decline in April, according to
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How Housing Professionals Can Navigate the Current Sales Market
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is offering strategies to help housing professionals navigate the current sales market, which
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Single-family home size trending higher
In early 2025, the median size of new single-family homes increased to 2,190 square feet, reflecting a rebound from the
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Latest edition of NAHB social media guide helps businesses grow
Carol Morgan’s “Social Media Marketing for Your Business, Second Edition,” published by BuilderBooks, offers a strategic guide for businesses aiming
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NAHB Submits Extensive Deregulatory Recommendations to OMB
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) submitted a comprehensive set of deregulatory recommendations to the Office of Management and
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Mortgage Activity Levels Off in April as Rates Increase
In April 2025, U.S. mortgage activity remained relatively stable amid rising interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
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Statement from NAHB Chair Buddy Hughes on President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a homebuilder and developer from Lexington, North Carolina, Buddy Hughes,
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Homebuilding Leaders Encourage Industry Members to Support Disaster Relief Fund
Nearly 20 years ago following the catastrophic effects Hurricane Katrina had on Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, wiping out entire neighborhoods,
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House Reintroduces NAHB-Supported Workforce Development Bill
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Bipartisan legislation championed by NAHB that is tailored specifically to ease
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Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum Set to Take Effect in March
The White House has announced that 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum products will take effect in March.
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NAHB Lauds the Nomination of Bill Pulte to Lead the FHFA
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 2.0% for the week ending on Oct. 18 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that FEMA’s push for adopting the latest building codes would unnecessarily
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