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- 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.
- Chairman's Update: Apply Now to Serve on a Council or CommitteeIn his latest update, NAHB Chairman Bill Owens highlights the value of serving on a committee or council, and how members can apply.
- Four Ways HBAs Can Support Skilled Trades EducationAcross the country, the Home Builders Institute works alongside home builders associations and their foundations to bring skilled trades education to more students and connect that education to opportunities in their communities.
- Fewer Ladders, Faster Inspections: Why Builders Are Turning to DronesWith rising material costs and lingering labor shortages, builders need to keep projects on schedule and on budget now more than ever. Drone as a Service can help, delivering next-generation aerial data insights to builders, without needing to purchase drones, hire pilots, or navigate regulatory approvals.
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- 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 […]
- Housing’s Share of the Economy Falls Again as It Continues to Face HeadwindsHousing’s share of the economy was 15.7% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This share is down from 15.8% in the second quarter and down from 16.0% a year ago. Residential construction, measured by residential fixed investment, fell for the sixth […]
- PCE Inflation Accelerated in SeptemberThe Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated in September after holding at 3.0% for three consecutive months, complicating the Fed’s path to its 2% target. Consumer spending continued to be pushed up by elevated energy prices rather than income growth, driving the personal saving rate to the lowest level in nearly four years. The headline […]
