Single-family construction registered modest gains in small metros and declines in large metros while apartment growth is shifting to counties with lower population densities, the National Association of Home Builders’ Home Building Geography Index reported.
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NAHB: Builder Sentiment Flat in April
The National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., found builder sentiment was flat between March and April in its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

NAHB/Wells Fargo: Builder Sentiment Rises as Rates Dip
Falling mortgage rates helped end a four-month decline in builder confidence, and recent economic data signal improving housing conditions heading into 2024, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reported.

Builder Confidence Falls as Mortgage Rates Rise
Homebuilder confidence retreated in August as mortgage rates approached 7% and stubbornly high shelter inflation further eroded housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo reported.

Builder Confidence Falls as Mortgage Rates Rise
Homebuilder confidence retreated in August as mortgage rates approached 7% and stubbornly high shelter inflation further eroded housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo reported.

Builder Confidence Rises on Low Housing Inventory
In the first of several major housing reports this week, the National Association of Home Builders said builder confidence jumped in May as low existing home inventories drew home buyers to new home construction.

Home Remodeling Market Expected to Top Off in 2023
Two forecasts on the home remodeling market suggest annual spending will top off by the end of 2023 and start to contract in 2024.

April Home Builder Sentiment Up 1 Point
Ahead of Tuesday’s New Residential Construction report, the National Association of Home Builders reported builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in April rose for the fourth straight month.

March Builder Confidence Up Third Straight Month; NAHB Says Future Outlook ‘Uncertain’
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in March rose for the third straight month, but the National Association of Home Builders said economic volatility makes the longer-term outlook uncertain.

Home Builder Optimism Rises 2nd Straight Month
Home builder sentiment rose by seven points in February, the National Association of Home Builders said Wednesday, to its highest levels since September and signaling optimism going into the spring home buying season.