ATTOM data shows Opportunity Zones posted home price gains in line with the broader housing market in Q4 2025, with strong appreciation occurring alongside continued affordability relative to national medians
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 more even housing market is projected to emerge as steadier prices, easing rates, and rising incomes improve affordability and will provide buyers with more negotiating power
Following the same trend as existing home sales, a growing number of new homes are taking longer to sell
Adding to affordability problem, skilled labor shortage driving up costs, timelines of building new houses
Despite a nearly 12% year-over-year drop in sales, builders keep momentum with quick move-ins and buyer incentives
High home prices, low inventory driving new construction growth, NAHB reports
NAHB responds to the 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, including lumber and home building materials
High rates and the lock-in effect have kept existing homes out of reach, but new construction sees positive growth
Homebuilder boom pays off as affordable resale inventory lags demand