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- Top Markets for Remodeling in 2024Residential improvement activity remained solid in 2024, supported by an aging housing stock, elevated homeowner equity, and a growing need for aging-in-place improvements. Based on NAHB analysis of data from home improvement loan applications, see which markets saw the most remodeling activity.
- NAHB's Monthly Update Highlights Advocacy PrioritiesThe talking points this month feature news related to President Trump’s tariffs and NAHB’s 2026 economic outlook.
- National Labor Relations Board Restores 2020 Joint Employer StandardLate last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final revision of regulations governing the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
- Delaware Home Builders Score Permitting VictoryMembers sustained advocacy efforts helped shape an executive order designed to fast-track development and improve housing affordability in the state.
- Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification Activity in 2025Texas once again tops multifamily certification, and Florida took the top spot for most single-family certifications for the second consecutive year.
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- Mortgage Rates Dipped Below 6% in February Amid Treasury RallyMortgage rates continued to decline in February, dipping below 6% in the last week of February. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.05% last month, 5 basis points (bps) lower than January. Meanwhile, the average 15-year rate declined only a basis point to 5.43%. Compared to a year ago, the 30-year and […]
- House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: Fourth Quarter 2025U.S. house prices continued to rise at the close of 2025, though the pace of growth has slowed compared with the rapid gains of previous years. Elevated mortgage rates, affordability challenges, and ongoing economic uncertainty have restrained buyer demand, resulting in wide variations in local housing markets. While some states and metropolitan areas continue to […]
- Multifamily Absorption Rate Remains Below 50%The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion was unchanged for new units completed in the second quarter, according to the Census Bureau’s latest release of the Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA). The survey covers new units in multifamily residential buildings with five or more […]
- Private Residential Construction Spending Edges Higher in DecemberPrivate residential construction spending was up 1.5% for the last month of 2025. This modest gain was driven primarily by increased spending on home improvements and single-family construction. Despite this increase, total spending remained 1.3% lower than a year ago, reflecting the continued impact of housing affordability challenges facing the sector. According to the latest […]
- 2024 Home Improvement Loan Applications: A State- and County-Level AnalysisResidential improvement activity remained solid in 2024, though growth has moderated from the surge seen in 2022. The market continues to be supported by an aging housing stock, elevated homeowner equity, and a growing need for aging-in-place improvements. According to the 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, the number of home improvement loan applications […]
