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Mortgage Rates Continue Decline at the End of 2025

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At the end of December 2025, long-term mortgage rates were at the lowest level since September 2024, continuing the steady decline seen since mid-2025.  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December, 5 basis points (bps) lower than November, while …

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Construction Sector Job Growth Holds Steady

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Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District …

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Builder Confidence Rises, Still Negative

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Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariffs and economic uncertainty, and as many potential buyers remain on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. …

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Homeownership Rates Increase in Q3

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The latest data from the United States Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey show the homeownership rate rose to 65.3%. Despite this quarterly increase, the trend continues to reflect significant affordability challenges. With mortgage interest rates remaining elevated and housing supply …

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Construction Job Openings Hold Steady in October

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The number of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.  The current level of open jobs is down from two years ago …

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