Builder confidence inches up as developers brace for lending anxiety
Builder confidence rose 2 points in the latest National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index, but economists fear lending challenges in the wake of bank failures this month
by Ben Verde Mar 15
Single-family housing starts leap 11% as permits and completions fall
Overall housing starts clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,382,000, 1.4% below levels recorded in November, according to new data released Thursday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Jan 19
Meet Max, the first robotic 3D printer to earn NAHB membership
The Autonomous Robotic Construction System can be deployed on-site to build a home’s footings, slab, foundation walls, exterior and interior walls and roof, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
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
Homebuilder sentiment drops another 5 points in November
Confidence dropped to its lowest level among homebuilders seen since June 2012, according to the latest National Home Builders Association/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index on Wednesday
by Ben Verde Nov 16
Homebuilders suspect demand for new homes will fall even further
With sales already slipping off highs from earlier in the pandemic, a survey of builders released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders suggests the bleeding may have just begun
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
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Builder confidence in the newly built single-family home market fell 3 more points in September, to a score of 46 on the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, according to data released Monday
by Ben Verde Sep 19
What does 'housing recession' even mean? Economists don't really know
The phrase 'housing recession' has exploded in popularity, according to an analysis of search terms. But pinning down what it means and where it originated is surprisingly difficult
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 29
Multifamily sector lone bright spot as permits, starts, completions fall
New residential construction dipped in June, with building permits, housing starts and housing completions ticking down modestly, according to US Census Bureau data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Jul 19
Housing starts fall dramatically as builders fret over declining demand
Housing starts clocked in at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,549,000, a 14.4% decline from revised April levels, according to the US Census Bureau and Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
by Ben Verde Jun 16
'Clear sign' of a slowing housing market as builder confidence falls
Homebuilder confidence fell 2 points in June to 67, marking the lowest reading since June 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
by Ben Verde Jun 15
view of construction site and house foundation in preparation process
Builder confidence dropped 2 points to 77 as builders contend with rising interest rates and costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
by Ben Verde Apr 18
Residential construction spending rises for fifth-consecutive month
The steady increase has occurred despite widespread supply shortages, tight labor markets, rising inflation and the volatile cost of wood, according to National Association of Home Builders
by Taylor Anderson Apr 8
view of construction site and house foundation in preparation process
American homebuilders tallied 1,769,000 new housing starts in February 2022, a 6.8% uptick from January, according to data released Thursday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Mar 17
Builder confidence dips for fourth-consecutive month
Homebuilder sentiment dropped 2 points in March, marking the first time since September the measurement has dipped below 80, according to the National Association of Homebuilders
by Ben Verde Mar 16