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- Multifamily Developer Confidence Weakens in Third QuarterConfidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 41, down five points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy […]
- Podcast: What the Blue Wave May Mean for HousingOn the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert to discuss the immediate aftermath of the midterm elections.
- NAHB Leadership Academy Prepares Next Generation of Member LeadersIn just three years, the NAHB Leadership Academy has grown into one of NAHB’s most impactful leadership development programs. The academy is now preparing to welcome its fourth cohort in 2027. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 16, 2026.
- NAHB Poised to Advance Housing Priorities After MidtermsNAHB Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert provides an election analysis.
- 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.
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- Multifamily Developer Confidence Weakens in Third QuarterNew multifamily housing confidence weakened year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 41, down five points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of […]
- Mortgage Applications Decline as Higher Rates Boost ARM ShareMortgage application activity declined in October as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose sharply again. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume, fell 14.1% month-over-month in October on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to a year ago, total mortgage applications were 39.8% lower. Higher fixed mortgage rates […]
- Laundry Room Locations in New Homes and Apartments, 2025 In 2025, the majority of homes started featured laundry connections on the first floor (70%), according to the Census’s Survey of Construction. Laundry located on the second floor or higher was the second most prevalent at 27%. The basement, garage, and other locations all had a 1% or lower share.  In NAHB’s What Home Buyer’s […]
- 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 […]
