Builder confidence rebounds after 3 months of declines
Prices for softwood lumber and some other building materials ease, but workers remain in short supply, according to the National Association of Home Builders
by Matt Carter Sep 21
Developer confidence in multifamily housing rises, but remains relatively low
Multifamily vacancies also rose during the second quarter of the year, though the National Association of Home Builders characterized the industry as experiencing a recovery
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
Builder confidence matches all-time high from '98
As if in a blast from the past, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose 6 points to 78 in August, the index's highest reading since December 1998
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
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
Stimulus package could create 'chaos' in mortgage industry
A coalition of real estate and banking trade groups is calling on Congress to help banks with liquidity as they allow homeowners to forbear their mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6
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 dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB
Builder confidence has remained steady for about 5 months, but new concerns over trade could have an impact
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17
Builder confidence rises due to demand and limited supply: NAHB
NAHB's Housing Market Index rose 3 points in May
by Patrick Kearns May 15
Builder confidence rises in April
Developers optimistic thanks to job growth and low rates, according to National Association of Home Builders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Builder confidence holds steady
Homes at lower price points are selling well, according to National Association of Home Builders' chief economist
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
New American Remodel outdoors cropped
The New American Remodel in Las Vegas, shown at the International Builders Show, was completely transformed by modern tech and energy efficiency
by Teke Wiggin Mar 13
Builder confidence rises amid low interest rates: NAHB index
The National Association of Home Builders' market index rose for second month following 3-year low in December
by Patrick Kearns Feb 19
Builder confidence rises due to falling mortgage rates
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman says housing demand is likely to increase in the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16