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Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for Nov. 17, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog
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November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for Nov. 17, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog
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Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for Oct. 20, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog
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October 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for Oct. 20, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog
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As mortgage rates decline, home builders are more optimistic about the #housing market, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) which saw a five-point increase in October to a reading of 37. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco...
October 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
As mortgage rates decline, home builders are more optimistic about the #housing market, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) which saw a five-point increase in October to a reading of 37. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco...
Here are the Top 15 U.S. metro areas for home building in the first half of 2025. These rankings are based on permits (both single-family and multifamily) issued through June 30:
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Here are the Top 15 U.S. metro areas for home building in the first half of 2025. These rankings are based on permits (both single-family and multifamily) issued through June 30:
Fed Chair Jerome Powell today after the announced rate cut: "...there’s a deeper problem here, not a cyclical problem that the Fed can address, and that is a nationwide #housing shortage. A lot of places in the country just don’t have enough housing for people.” #LetBuildersBuild
September 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Fed Chair Jerome Powell today after the announced rate cut: "...there’s a deeper problem here, not a cyclical problem that the Fed can address, and that is a nationwide #housing shortage. A lot of places in the country just don’t have enough housing for people.” #LetBuildersBuild
Home builder confidence is flat in Sept., with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reading the same 32 as last month. But an interest rate cut on the horizon does have builders thinking optimistically. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #housing #realestate #mortgagerates
September 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Home builder confidence is flat in Sept., with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reading the same 32 as last month. But an interest rate cut on the horizon does have builders thinking optimistically. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #housing #realestate #mortgagerates
NAHB Chief Lobbyist Lake Coulson was an industry panelist today at the National Housing Affordability Crisis Summit in DC. A huge thanks to Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California for creating this event to discuss real world solutions to the #HousingAffordability crisis. #housing
September 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NAHB Chief Lobbyist Lake Coulson was an industry panelist today at the National Housing Affordability Crisis Summit in DC. A huge thanks to Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California for creating this event to discuss real world solutions to the #HousingAffordability crisis. #housing
Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, Feb. 17-19. It's the last IBS in Orlando, so don't miss out! Also, don't miss out on September deals, including a free expo pass for NAHB members. Register now: buildersshow.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, Feb. 17-19. It's the last IBS in Orlando, so don't miss out! Also, don't miss out on September deals, including a free expo pass for NAHB members. Register now: buildersshow.com
Construction is moving full-speed ahead on The New American Home 2026, one of two official show homes of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show®. Most recently, the site was buzzing with MEP (mechanical, electric, plumbing) contractors. buildersshow.com/tnah-2026
August 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Construction is moving full-speed ahead on The New American Home 2026, one of two official show homes of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show®. Most recently, the site was buzzing with MEP (mechanical, electric, plumbing) contractors. buildersshow.com/tnah-2026
Only one month until registration opens for the 2026 International Builders' Show! Get ready to join innovators and experts from around the globe Feb. 17-19 for our last year in Orlando. Save the date and mark your calendars for Sept. 2 for the best deals. More info at buildersshow.com. #IBS2026
August 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Only one month until registration opens for the 2026 International Builders' Show! Get ready to join innovators and experts from around the globe Feb. 17-19 for our last year in Orlando. Save the date and mark your calendars for Sept. 2 for the best deals. More info at buildersshow.com. #IBS2026
Home builder confidence ticked up one point in July according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The reading of 33 is still well in negative territory, but builders and developers are a little more upbeat. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #economy #housing
July 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Home builder confidence ticked up one point in July according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The reading of 33 is still well in negative territory, but builders and developers are a little more upbeat. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #economy #housing
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for July 14, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.
July 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for July 14, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.
Home builder confidence slipped two points again in June to a reading of 32 in the NAHB/@WellsFargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the third-lowest reading for the HMI since 2012. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #economy #realestate
June 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Home builder confidence slipped two points again in June to a reading of 32 in the NAHB/@WellsFargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the third-lowest reading for the HMI since 2012. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #economy #realestate
When local leaders are considering new housing developments, the loudest community voices they hear are often from #NIMBYs, who never want anything new near them. Pro-housing residents need to get more engaged in touting the many benefits of more #housing. www.nahb.org/blog/2025/06...
June 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When local leaders are considering new housing developments, the loudest community voices they hear are often from #NIMBYs, who never want anything new near them. Pro-housing residents need to get more engaged in touting the many benefits of more #housing. www.nahb.org/blog/2025/06...
#PrideMonth is the perfect time to reaffirm NAHB’s deeply held belief that everyone has a right to safe, decent, and affordable housing regardless of their race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, political orientation, or gender identity.
June 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#PrideMonth is the perfect time to reaffirm NAHB’s deeply held belief that everyone has a right to safe, decent, and affordable housing regardless of their race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, political orientation, or gender identity.
As National #HomeRemodelingMonth comes to a close, get some inspiration from The New American Remodel, an official show home of the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando. The project is just getting started and slated for reveal Feb. 17, 2026. Learn more: www.buildersshow.com/tnar
May 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As National #HomeRemodelingMonth comes to a close, get some inspiration from The New American Remodel, an official show home of the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando. The project is just getting started and slated for reveal Feb. 17, 2026. Learn more: www.buildersshow.com/tnar
Where were the most home building permits pulled in the first three months of 2025? Texas. See the rest of the metro areas adding housing the quickest: #housing #realestate #economy #homebuilding
May 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Where were the most home building permits pulled in the first three months of 2025? Texas. See the rest of the metro areas adding housing the quickest: #housing #realestate #economy #homebuilding
Home builder confidence plunged six points in May to a reading of 34 in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the lowest reading since Dec. 2022 as the spring home buying season fizzled under high interest rates and home prices. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #economy
May 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Home builder confidence plunged six points in May to a reading of 34 in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the lowest reading since Dec. 2022 as the spring home buying season fizzled under high interest rates and home prices. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #economy
Women account for just 11% of total employment in the construction industry. Of those, only 2.8% of women work in actual trade roles. But that is changing with a focus on recruiting women into construction, including by NAHB and state/local associations. eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/the-...
April 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Women account for just 11% of total employment in the construction industry. Of those, only 2.8% of women work in actual trade roles. But that is changing with a focus on recruiting women into construction, including by NAHB and state/local associations. eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/the-...
Home builder confidence crept up one point to a still-underwater 40 reading in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Economic uncertainty from #tariffs and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #housing #realestate
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Home builder confidence crept up one point to a still-underwater 40 reading in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Economic uncertainty from #tariffs and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #housing #realestate
Home building permits were down 5.2% in February compared to the same time last year. Single-family permits were down in all regions except the Northeast, where they were flat. But multifamily building permits have cratered in the same region. eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/perm... #housing #realestate
April 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Home building permits were down 5.2% in February compared to the same time last year. Single-family permits were down in all regions except the Northeast, where they were flat. But multifamily building permits have cratered in the same region. eyeonhousing.org/2025/04/perm... #housing #realestate
Total #housing starts jumped 11.2% (MoM) in February to an annual rate of 1.5 million, 2.9% lower than last year. Single-family home starts were up 11.4% to an annual rate of 1.1 million, 2.3% lower than last year. Permits were slightly lower last month. #realestate #economy
March 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Total #housing starts jumped 11.2% (MoM) in February to an annual rate of 1.5 million, 2.9% lower than last year. Single-family home starts were up 11.4% to an annual rate of 1.1 million, 2.3% lower than last year. Permits were slightly lower last month. #realestate #economy
Home builder confidence fell three points to 39 in March, the lowest level in seven months, per the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Economic uncertainty, weak demand, and the threat of tariffs on materials weighed on sentiment. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco...
March 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Home builder confidence fell three points to 39 in March, the lowest level in seven months, per the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Economic uncertainty, weak demand, and the threat of tariffs on materials weighed on sentiment. www.nahb.org/news-and-eco...
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for March 10, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog. #housing #realestate #housingpolicy
March 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for March 10, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog. #housing #realestate #housingpolicy
Single-family home building in small metro areas, in both core and outlying counties, is growing faster than home building in and around large metro areas, according to the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HGBI) for Q4 2024 www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #housing #economy
March 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Single-family home building in small metro areas, in both core and outlying counties, is growing faster than home building in and around large metro areas, according to the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HGBI) for Q4 2024 www.nahb.org/news-and-eco... #realestate #housing #economy