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- New Reporting System Advances NAHB's Push for Better AppraisalsA new appraisal standard introduced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Nov. 2 advances NAHB’s longstanding effort to ensure appraisals fully reflect new construction.
- NAHB Chief Economist Provides 2027 Outlook in Free December WebinarNAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz will be featured in a live webinar on Dec. 8, 2026, hosted by Pro Builder.
- Say Thank You During HBA Staff Appreciation WeekCelebrate the professionals who make the Federation stronger.
- Are ADUs Popular Among Today's Remodelers?According to NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index, nearly a quarter of remodelers started an ADU project over the past twelve months; 24% indicated that they were building an addition for use as an ADU and 23% indicated that they were converting an existing space into an ADU.
- From Mr. Wonderful to Counting Crows, IBS 2027 Brings Out the StarsThe NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) always features leading experts and luminaries from the housing and real estate industry. The sheer size of the event also attracts talent from other walks of life.
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- Mortgage Rates Climb in October Amid Accelerating InflationMortgage rates rose sharply again in October as the U.S. treasury yields surged. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.33% in October, up 47 basis points (bps) from September. The rate reached 7.40% in early October, its highest level since 2023, before easing toward the end of the month. Since the conflict […]
- Construction Job Openings Rise in SeptemberThe number of open positions in the construction sector increased in September per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to declines in construction activity, particularly in housing. Nonetheless, strength in construction in subsectors like data center construction is […]
- Private Residential Construction Slips as Remodeling WeakensPrivate residential construction spending decreased in September 2026 driven by a steep decline in improvement (remodeling) spending. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private residential construction spending came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $848.8 billion in September, down 5.5% from the revised August estimates and […]
- Interior Finishes: The Most Time-Consuming Stage of Single-family ConstructionInterior finishes (drywall, interior doors, painting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc.) take more time to complete—6.4 weeks, on average—than any other major stage of single-family construction, according to results from the latest NAHB/Well Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey. The October 2026 HMI survey asked builders how long it takes to complete each of […]
- Student Housing Construction Rises in the Third QuarterPrivate fixed investment in student dormitories rose 2.6% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.8 billion. This gain marked a second consecutive quarterly increase, despite continued pressures from elevated interest rates. On a year-over-year basis, investments in dorms increased 1.1%. Private fixed investment in student housing experienced […]
