National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

New home purchase mortgage applications rose modestly in January, highlighting steady buyer demand and the growing role of new construction in supporting originations despite ongoing affordability constraints

Despite ongoing affordability and labor challenges, the National Association of Home Builders forecasts modest single-family construction growth ahead, supported by easing mortgage rates and continued demand for more attainable housing options

High mortgage rates, buyer hesitancy, and persistent labor and lot shortages remain the top concerns for home builders, according to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders

High mortgage rates remain the top concern for home builders in 2026, with buyer hesitancy, lot constraints, and economic uncertainty expected to persist despite modest improvement from recent peak levels

A potential lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program threatens to stall thousands of home sales, disrupt mortgage approvals, and strain housing markets in flood-prone regions nationwide

Townhouse construction reached a record share of single-family starts in the third quarter, reflecting growing demand for more affordable, medium-density housing options