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Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories
NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well
Builder Sentiment Rises for Third Consecutive Month
A combination of factors is buoying home builder confidence in February, with the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index at its highest level since last August
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A Look at the Boom in Home Builder Stocks During 2023
In 2023, stocks for the 10 biggest U.S. home builders outperformed the S&P 500. What does that say about the housing market?
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Rose to Third Highest Share on Record in December
The number of unfilled construction jobs at the close of 2022 was the third highest on record, and contractors could have even more difficulty attracting skilled workers in 2023
Builders
Does Rebounding Home Builder Confidence Signal an Upcoming Economic Growth Cycle?
Despite falling demand from priced out buyers, home builders remain optimistic about the year ahead, and experts say that rising sentiment may point toward a breakout year for a recovering economy
Market Data + Trends
Home Builder Sentiment Is Rising for the First Time in Over a Year—Here’s Why
A slight drop in mortgage interest rates is motivating prospective buyers to jump back into the for-sale market, and that new activity is boosting home builder sentiment at the start of 2023
Builders
Builder Confidence Increases for First Time in 12 Months as Mortgage Rates Fall
A slight drop in mortgage rates caused builder confidence to rise in January after 12 consecutive monthly declines
Opinion
Work at What You Love
Home builders who are truly passionate about providing safe, quality, comfortable homes in their community will power through these challenging times and find satisfaction in both the effort and the results
Builders
84 Lumber Mourns Passing of Founder Joseph Hardy
84 Lumber founder Joseph Hardy passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the age of 100
Labor + Trade Relations
Wage Growth Is Slowing for Residential Building Workers
After steady gains since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residential building worker wages are slowing in the first month of 2023
Builders
The Biggest Challenges for Contractors in the Year Ahead
High inflation, dwindling buyer demand, and lingering supply chain obstacles are just a few of the many challenges keeping contractors up at night during the first month of the new year
Builders
Home Builder Confidence Falls for 12th Consecutive Month
As rising mortgage rates lead to a sharp drop in homebuyer demand, homebuilder sentiment is falling
Building Materials
As Softwood Lumber Falls, Concrete Prices Soar to New Highs
The PPI for ready-mix concrete reached a new high in November after rising for 21 of the past 22 months
