Single-family construction rebounded in August, but falling permits, fewer completions, and widespread builder incentives point to a tougher fight for the purchase loans those homes eventually produce
Applications reached their lowest level of 2026 in August as higher mortgage rates constrained demand and FHA loans gained a larger share of new-home financing
An amended House version of the ROAD to Housing Act removes a controversial build-to-rent selloff mandate while preserving broader supply and affordability measures
With nearly half of homes built before 1980, rising teardowns and limited new construction are driving demand for renovation, construction, and purchase financing
Pending home sales edge higher and builders cut prices, but rising foreclosure filings and affordability pressures signal growing strain for homeowners and originators
Two executive orders target development barriers and lending rules the administration says are driving up home prices
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