Inflation dropped in January to the lowest level in eight months, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) components have resolved distortions from the government shutdown last October, …
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Multifamily Housing Confidence Dips in Q4 2025
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year over year in Q4 2025, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), one of the two …
Read More »Mortgage Activity Up in January as Rates Hit New Low
Mortgage application activity rose significantly in January, primarily due to increased refinancing activity as mortgage rates dropped to a new low, according to an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure …
Read More »Job Openings Fall Amid Labor Market Stress
The current level of open jobs is down measurably from two years ago, due to declines in housing construction activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open jobs for the …
Read More »Saving Rate Drops in November
Personal income rose 0.3% in November 2025, following a 0.1% increase, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and an analysis from the NAHB Eye on Housing. Higher wages and incomes drove the growth, however, income …
Read More »Employment Remained Relatively Stable Across States in December 2025
State-level employment levels remained relatively stable year-over-year at the end of 2025, ranging from a 4.2% decline to a 1.8% gain, according to an analysis by the NAHB Eye on Housing. Construction employment showed greater fluctuations, with declines of up …
Read More »NAHB Chairman Urges Congress to Ease Regulations Affecting Housing Affordability Crisis
NAHB chairman Buddy Hughes recently testified at a congressional panel hearing focused on housing affordability, urging policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply. Hughes said to ease housing constraints for homebuyers and renters, …
Read More »Builder Confidence Slips in January as Affordability Woes Persist
Builder confidence decreased at the start of 2026 as affordability concerns continue to affect buyers and rising construction costs impact builders, according to an analysis from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Builder confidence in the market for newly build …
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