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- NAHB Unveils the Official Show Homes of the 2026 International Builders’ ShowThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with “Professional Builder” magazine, today unveiled the official show homes of the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home® 2026 and The New American Remodel® 2026. IBS attendees and media members may tour the homes Feb. 17-19.
- Florida HBA Helps ‘Fill the Gap’ for Local Trades EducationThe Treasure Coast Builders Association has helped prepare Florida’s future workforce through local Career and Technical Education programming.
- NAHB Mourns the Passing of Past Chairman Dean MonDean Mon, 2020 NAHB chairman, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15. Actively involved in the New Jersey building industry for more than 30 years, Mon was president of the D.R. Mon Group, Inc.
- Kansas City Council Approves Critical Amendments to 2021 IECC for New HomesThe Kansas City Council approved amendments to the city’s energy code for new home construction after the disastrous rollout of the unamended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) caused home building in the city to grind to a halt.
- Existing Home Sales in January Plunged to Lowest Level Since 2024Existing home sales in January fell to lowest level since August 2024 as tight inventory continued to push home prices higher and winter weather weighed on sales activity.
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- Cost of Credit for Builders & Developers at Its Lowest Since 2022The cost of credit for residential construction and development declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to NAHB’s quarterly survey on Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) Financing. In particular, the average contract rate declined on all four categories of loans tracked in the survey: from 7.95% in the third quarter to 7.61% on […]
- Inflation Eased in JanuaryInflation eased to an eight-month low in January, confirming a continued downward trend. Though most Consumer Price Index (CPI) components have resolved shutdown-related distortions from last fall, the shelter index will remain affected through April due to the imputation method used for housing costs. The shelter index is likely to show larger increases in the […]
- Existing Home Sales Retreat Amid Low InventoryExisting home sales fell in January to a more than two-year low after December’s strong rebound, as tight inventory continued to push home prices higher and winter storms weighed on activity. Despite mortgage rates trending lower and wage growth outpacing price gains, limited resale supply kept many buyers on the sidelines. Resale inventory remained at […]
- Residential Building Worker Wages Slow in 2025 Amid Cooling Housing ActivityWage growth for residential building workers moderated notably in 2025, reflecting a broader cooling in housing activity and construction labor demand. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), both nominal and real wages remained modest during the fourth quarter, signaling a shift from the rapid post-pandemic expansion to a […]
- Low-Rise Multifamily Shows Strength at End of 2025; Other Segments WeakEven though garden/low-rise continues to be strong, overall confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year-over-year in the fourth 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 45, […]
