Canada and Mexico stave off tariffs on billions of dollars of materials crucial to the U.S. homebuilding industry
Tagged: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
NAHB responds to the 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, including lumber and home building materials
Total housing starts fell nearly 4% in 2024, but began picking up pace in December
Changes could exacerbate two-tiered market, one that “benefits from tax reform and deregulation, and another that struggles with affordability challenges.”
They claim updated energy-efficiency standards for certain single-family and multifamily housing programs were implemented unconstitutionally
Construction spending rose in October, with more new homes in lower-density areas
Recent mortgage rate volatility is a reminder that high financing costs still restrain a broader housing recovery
Sales optimism at a two-and-a-half-year peak reflects builders' belief that an administration change “will result in significant regulatory relief for the industry,” the NAHB Chair said.
Homebuilder boom pays off as affordable resale inventory lags demand
More groundbreaking is needed to bridge the gap between supply and demand