Affordability Improves Amid Year-Long Slide in National House Price Appreciation
In February 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved modestly, driven by a slowdown in national house price appreciation and positive income
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Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. housing market witnessed a narrowing gap between new and existing home prices.
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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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U.S. Home Price Insights – May 2025
U.S. home price growth continued to decelerate in March 2025, with year-over-year gains dipping to 2.5%, down from 2.9% in
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The Power of Women in the Workforce
Women now make up a record 11% of the construction workforce, according to NAHB analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Fire Moat: Rancho Mission Viejo on High Alert for Prevention
Rancho Mission Viejo has become a model for proactive wildfire prevention, investing heavily in what it calls a “fire moat”
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Podcast: Economic Data Shows Unsettled Housing Market
In the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and Chief Economist Robert Dietz discuss how home builders
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U.S. Economy Contracted in First Quarter of 2025
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau
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New Home Sales Rise in March
New home sales rose 8.8% in March 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693,000 units, according to data
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Join NKBA and KBIS at High Point Market for a Special Kitchen and Bath Design Panel
At the upcoming High Point Market, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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Sustainable Standouts at KBIS 2025
At KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, sustainability emerged as a central theme, with manufacturers showcasing innovative, eco-friendly products that blend
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Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is prompting many prospective homebuyers to delay their purchasing plans, according to a recent analysis by John Burns
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Ford Pro Joins NAHB Member Savings Program
Ford Pro has joined the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Member Savings Program, offering exclusive discounts to NAHB members.
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How Gen Z Will Write New Rules for Homebuying
As Gen Z begins to enter the housing market in greater numbers, their approach is poised to reshape traditional homebuying
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Decline in Mortgage Rates Helps to Increase New Home Sales in March
In March 2025, U.S. new home sales experienced a notable boost, rising 7.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
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D.R. Horton Cuts 2025 Revenue Forecast Amid Weak Housing Demand
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder, has lowered its full-year revenue forecast for 2025, now expecting between $36.7 billion and
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Despite recent fluctuations, the mortgage market continues to show resilience. As of the week ending April 11, 2025, purchase applications
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Permits Pullback in February 2025
Despite an overall dip in housing permits, several regions and states have shown encouraging signs in early 2025. Notably, the
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Despite Exemptions and Delays, Tariffs are Already Affecting Builders
Despite recent exemptions and temporary delays in U.S. tariff policy, home builders are already experiencing the impact of these measures.
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Builder Confidence Levels Indicate Slow Start for Spring Housing Season
Despite ongoing challenges, builder confidence in the U.S. housing market showed a modest uptick in April 2025. The National Association
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Later-Life Milestones Reshape Homeownership in the U.S.
A recent analysis by John Burns Research & Consulting highlights how evolving life choices are reshaping the U.S. housing landscape.
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Where Do Builders and Remodelers Buy Building Products?
A recent NAHB analysis highlights the pivotal role of specialty retailers, lumber yards, and wholesale distributors in supplying building materials
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D.R. Horton Stock Rises After Earnings Miss and Cut to Full-Year Guidance
D.R. Horton remains a dominant force in the homebuilding industry, showing strategic agility and long-term vision despite temporary headwinds. In
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Tri Pointe Homes Names Scott Pasternak as Division President to Lead Next Era of Growth in Orange County-Los Angeles
Veteran leader Tom Grable retires after more than 15 years of service and impact at Tri Pointe Homes IRVINE, Calif. —
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U.S. Economy Added 228,000 Jobs in March
The United States job market accelerated unexpectedly in March, while the figures for January and February were revised downward substantially.
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Sec. Rollins Announces Sweeping Reforms to Protect National Forests and Boost Domestic Timber Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Secretarial Memo establishing an “Emergency Situation Determination” on 112,646,000 acres of National
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As Gen Z Enters the Housing Market, The Generation Will Write New Rules for Homebuying
As Gen Z enters the housing market, the generation will encounter challenges both familiar and unfamiliar to previous generations. These
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U.S. Home Price Insights Released for April 2025 by Major Industry Insight Provider
Cotality, formerly CoreLogic, released its monthly home price insights, detailing in the overview that homebuying demand remains weak as households
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Home Construction to Undergo Expansion Beyond Usual Hotspots
John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) Managing Principal Lesley Deutch tackles consultant question “Where will new home construction grow beyond
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Early March Drop
According to Eye On Housing, Mortgage rates dropped significantly at the start of March before stabilizing, with the average 30-year
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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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