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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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 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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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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Biden’s Budget Includes Several New Housing Proposals
President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025, running from Oct. 1, 2024 to Spet. 30, 2025.
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NAHB Recognizes Top Industry Achievements at The Nationals Awards Gala
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored outstanding residential real estate sales, marketing and design, individual achievement and global
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House Passes Key Building Codes Bill
The House has approved the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (H.R. 5473). This act addresses an issue that has become a
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NAHB-Supported Building Codes Bill Advances in House
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation, The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (H.R. 5473), that would help jurisdictions preserve
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HUD Appropriations Process Moves Forward
The Senate approved its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2024 funding bill. The measure includes
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New Home Sales Increase in July Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
Inventory is low, it’s been low, hence the solid demand from potential homebuyers. This coupled together has offset high mortgage
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Builder Confidence Edges Higher in March
Although high construction costs and elevated interest rates continue to hamper housing affordability, builders expressed cautious optimism in March as
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Top Features and Design Trends for 2023 Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles
Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Following a brief uptick in
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A Housing Downturn in 2023 Followed by a Recovery in 2024
Though the housing recession will trickle into 2023, the second half of 2023 may lead to a turning point for
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Builder Confidence Uptick Signals Turning Point for Housing Lies Ahead
For the newly built single-family home market, builder confidence rose from four to 35 points. According to the National Association
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