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Builder confidence ↑3 points from Early-Q2 to 37 in Mid-Q2, topping forecast 34, while still below the 50 favorable threshold for new homes. Current sales ↑3 points to 40; expected sales over next 6 mo ↑3 to 45; prospective buyer traffic ↑3 to 25 nationally. Regional...

Government regulations add about $132,000, or 26.4%, to the cost of a typical new single-family home, worsening housing affordability. Regulatory costs have risen 40% since 2021, with building code changes adding the largest burden. Delays and extra development...

Builder confidence in the housing market declined in June, with the Housing Market Index dropping 2 points to 35, marking the 26th consecutive negative reading. Current sales fell to 38, expected sales remained at 45, and buyer traffic stayed at 25. Regionally, the...

Slide 1 More buyers are returning—mortgage rate locks jumped 14% year-over-year, the strongest signal of rising home sales in over three years. Slide 2 Buyers aren't waiting for ultra-low rates anymore—they're realizing today's market may be the new...

US builder confidence registered 35 in Late-Q2, staying below 40 for a 14th straight mo amid affordability pressure, costs, and mortgage-rate headwinds. Builder offers matter: low-60% used sales incentives in Late-Q2, while ~35% cut prices, averaging ~6% reductions...

Renting can offer flexibility and lower short-term costs, while ownership may build wealth, reduce taxes, and become cost-effective over time for many households. If a home fits your needs, compare lenders carefully and look for financing solutions aligned with your...