National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

If enacted, the new legislation would aim to streamline tariff exclusions for goods used in home construction, help stabilize material pricing, and support efforts to expand housing supply nationwide

Four-decade-plus industry vet named chair of the National Association of Home Builders, tasked with leading policy advocacy aimed at expanding housing supply, reducing construction barriers, and improving affordability

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