Homebuilder confidence ticks up, but the incentives tell the real story
A 3-point gain masks a market still defined by concessions
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers
by Jeff Tucker Nov 27
Builder sentiment improves on heels of falling mortgage rates
Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes rose 3 points to a score of 37 during December, the first monthly improvement since August
by Ben Verde Dec 18
Homebuilder confidence tanks as mortgage rates rise
Builder sentiment for newly built single-family homes slid five points to a score of 45, the second straight month of steep decreases
by Ben Verde Sep 20
Homebuilders are feeling a lot more optimistic as market begins to thaw
Builder confidence rose 7 points in February, to 42, according to the latest NAHB Housing Market Index. It's the highest score since September and the largest 1-month increase in a decade
by Ben Verde Feb 15
7 resources that guarantee you'll be the smartest agent in the room
When you gather, assimilate and distribute market knowledge, you can become the resource for real estate information in your area. Here's where to get the 411
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 23
It's official: 2022 shows homebuilder sentiment declines for every month
While December's data represented the 12th straight decrease in homebuilder sentiment, there is a 'silver lining.' The average price reduction was 8 percent, up from 5 or 6 percent, report says
by Ben Verde Dec 19
A comprehensive list of 2026 real estate events
The real estate conference has kicked back into high gear. Check out our extensive list of events and Realtor conventions scheduled for 2026
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
Surging builder confidence hints at housing market recovery
The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo's Housing Market Index jumped significantly in June — back into positive territory
by Patrick Kearns Jun 16
Builder confidence takes modest dip in February: NAHB
Buoyed by a strong economy and inventory shortage, homebuilder optimism remains high
Builder confidence hits highest point in 20 years
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is the highest its been since 1999
by Patrick Kearns Dec 16
Builder confidence remains at highest level of the year: NAHB
Single-family homebuilders are citing low mortgage rates and job growth as reasons outlook remains high
by Patrick Kearns Nov 18
Builder confidence hits yearly high in September
The National Association of Home Builders' monthly measure of market conditions reached its highest point in 2019 and the highest point since October of last year
by Patrick Kearns Sep 17
Builder confidence rises in July
The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index rose to 65 points in July