Freddie Mac releases April fixed-mortgage rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 6.34% in April, 16 basis points (bps) higher than
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NAHB News
Rise in new home sales sparks life in housing market
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, sales
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Montana leads the nation in increasing housing supply
On April 29, 2026, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced that a new report from the National Association of Home Builders
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Fed changes leadership
The April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) marked the end of Jerome Powell’s role as Chair of
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Homebuilding shows signs of stabilization
Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity
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NAHB releases population growth and housing supply data
According to the latest Vintage 2025 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population growth slowed notably, with
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More interest in construction trades among young adults
A new survey from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reported a positive attitude amongst young adults, ages 18 to
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Construction Leads Job Growth in March
In March, the U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate
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Consumer Confidence Climbs in March
Consumer confidence in March rose to a three-month high as consumers’ improved view of current business and labor market conditions
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Builders respond to market with innovative design
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors’ data, newly built homes are typically priced at
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2025 New and Resale Outlook of Single-family Home Prices
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the median price for a new single-family home was $405,300, which was $9,600 lower
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NAHB Invests $190,000 to Advance Local Pro-Housing Policies
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved $190,000 in financial assistance to 11
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Average FRM decreases to 6%
On Feb. 24, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders announced that the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
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NAHB HQ is heading to IBS
The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is occurring Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 at the Orange County Convention Center and the
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Location Drives Home Values
While many factors contribute to home values, lot size and square footage, green qualities or the amount of bedrooms but
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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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