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DECEMBER 1, 2020

New-Home Inventory at Three-Year Low as Sales Outpace Construction. The historic margin of new-home sales versus construction starts from the end of summer are continuing to affect overall new-home inventories. Inventories for new homes are now at a three-year low. cbroderick. Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:47. Sales are up 20.6%

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Labor Shortage Causing Housing Crisis Across U.S. is reaching a crisis level, says the NAHB, but in order to meet rising consumer demands, 740,000 new workers will need to be hired per year for the next three years despite a gain of just over 100,000 in the past year. . Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:46. A skilled labor shortage across the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button. “I

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

NAHB: Sales Continue to Overpower Construction Starts. From springtime until now, the housing market has had a dramatic few months. The housing market is already beginning to adjust to this notable gap between sales and construction, as the growth rate for new home sales saw a 3.5% cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:37.

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APRIL 19, 2023

A lack of existing inventory is forcing prospective buyers into the new-home market and boosting home builder optimism for future projects. Although builders are still contending with shortages in material supply, the NAHB's overall homebuilder confidence reading rose to 45, as mortgage rates continue to slide down and boost demand. "For

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APRIL 19, 2023

A lack of existing inventory is forcing prospective buyers into the new-home market and boosting home builder optimism for future projects. Although builders are still contending with shortages in material supply, the NAHB's overall homebuilder confidence reading rose to 45, as mortgage rates continue to slide down and boost demand. "For

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Along With an Affordability Crisis, Buyers Face an Aging Housing Stock ldeakins Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:35 Prospective buyers searching for new homes are instead finding a growing inventory of for-sale properties that are 40 years or older The U.S. The median age of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. New construction added nearly 8.3

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Next Year’s Housing Market Will Be Boring. While supply-chain problems and some inventory constraints are likely to persist into next year, both buyers and builders seemed to be getting more comfortable with the current environment. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:42.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Record-High Lumber Prices Stifle Builders and Housing Affordability. NAHB continues to request assistance from the White House in requesting domestic lumber producers to ramp up production and end tariffs for Canadian lumber shipments. RELATED: Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum. cbroderick.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

The Housing Market's Two Biggest Challenges. Dietz says the media has blamed builders limiting sales due to lack of inventory and higher construction costs and that rising home prices have kicked many buyers out of the market. cbroderick. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:53. New-home sales remained 13.5% Read More. . Market Data + Trends.

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APRIL 30, 2021

Current Housing Price Growth 'Not Sustainable'. While the housing market’s boom can be justified, there are a handful of trends resulting from low inventory and high demand that are not sustainable. The best means of protecting housing affordability is to boost inventory by increasing new home construction.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux. With rising interest rates, unmet demand, and record-high home sales prices, having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) can help home builders weather a fluctuating housing market . There’s turbulence in the housing market. The Housing Price – Mortgage Rate Dynamic.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A national shortage of skilled construction labor is prolonging a housing crisis defined by low inventory and affordability. The NAHB is estimating that 740,000 workers will need to be hired each year for the next three years to keep up with market demand. Tue, 11/09/2021 - 09:33.

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MARCH 20, 2023

A lack of existing inventory is shifting buyer demand toward the new-home market, and that trend could pick up steam if interest rates stabilize in the months ahead. “A A significant amount of housing demand exists on the sidelines,” says NAHB Chairperson Alicia Huey. Single-family home construction posted a modest 1.1%

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APRIL 4, 2023

Construction Job Openings Fell in February ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:51 As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms After an elevated 11.2 The construction job openings rate decreased to 4.9% rate in February.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Americans Hindered by Low Housing Affordability Want Action From Policymakers. Over 75% of all Americans are impacted by a lack of affordable housing, and they're growing impatient with seemingly apathetic policymakers. The nation needs more housing and Americans want the federal government to support more new home production.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Single-Family Built-for-Rent Inventory Jumps 50% From 2019. Built-for-rent homes are a way to add more affordable options to the housing stock, especially now as more Americans desire larger homes and single-family options, says the National Association of Home Builders. cbroderick. Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:43. Read More. .

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . NAHB reports. Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24. million, but a number of challenges remain for regional builders across the U.S.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On the Cusp of a Recession, Housing Costs Are Soaring. housing market could be moving full steam ahead into a recession after years of record growth. As the housing market continues to cool after years of red-hot home sales, recession concerns are causing a growing number of buyers to hold off on home purchases. Housing Markets.

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MARCH 7, 2022

The construction industry added 60,000 jobs in February and recorded its fastest rate of wage growth in 40 years in an effort to accelerate residential projects and add more affordable housing to a supercharged market, Insider reports. If the homebuilding sector welcomes more workers, it could relieve the housing market of affordability woes.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

The share of buyers looking for new construction rose to 21% and 27% in the second and third quarters of 2022 after bottoming out at 19% in the first quarter of the year, NAHB Eye on Housing reports. From the Q2 to Q3 2022, the total share of prospective buyers looking to purchase a new home rose in all four regions of the U.S.,

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JUNE 1, 2021

NAHB says regulatory costs are one of the biggest factors limiting housing construction. The estimate of $41,330 in regulatory costs incurred during development is based largely on the “Land Developer Survey on Regulatory Costs” conducted by NAHB in March of 2021. Read More. . Construction. Planning + Development. Economics.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Housing Industry Growth Stifled as Lumber Prices Soar. Since April, lumber prices have increased by 80%, according to NAHB. Rising lumber prices and Canadian tariffs create a ripple effect: housing supply will be further constrained, new homes will be more expensive, and the housing industry’s impact on the economy will be stifled. .

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Though current sales conditions are strong following a one point increase according to the NAHB Housing Market Index (HMI), builder sentiment fell in February as a result of heightened construction costs and ongoing supply chain impediments. Inventory is down 27.5% Housing Markets. Week-over-week; New Record Low.

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MAY 28, 2020

A first quarter report by NAHB shows that the median single-family square floor area increased. New single-family home size has trended lower over the last four years as builders sought to add additional entry-level supply to an inventory-starved housing market.

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JULY 17, 2020

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, which tracks builder sentiment, considers anything over 50 to be positive. Builders are seeing strong traffic and lots of interest in new construction as existing home inventory remains lean,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke, a builder from Tampa, Florida.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Strong buyer demand despite higher home prices, shrinking inventory, a spike in lumber prices, and continuing supply chain issues are just some of the factors in play for the home building industry in 2021. Economic Outlook 2021. Fri, 06/18/2021 - 07:00. National Association of Home Builders.

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JULY 7, 2022

in May, NAHB Eye on Housing reports. Still, the construction industry is actively recruiting skilled laborers to add inventory to a largely undersupplied market. The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory. rate in May.

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MARCH 28, 2022

NAHB’s recent study, What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition, unveils the most popular home features for first-time buyers, and topping the list are spacious kitchen amenities like double sinks and walk-in pantries, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

NAHB Policy Brief | Lumber prices have moderated, but lower costs haven't worked their way to builders; New home prices too expensive for lower-income households. This phenomenon is largely a result of dealers’ inventory carrying costs and potentially significant differences between the price at which inventory is bought and sold.

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JUNE 3, 2021

The National Association of Home Builders’ NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index results found 28% of builders say prices have increased between 20% and 29.99%, though 37% reported material price increases above 30% during the past 12 months. On average, the 12-month increase in material costs for the same house was 26.1

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APRIL 26, 2021

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau. Housing remains a leader in the overall economy, and builder confidence, as shown in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, reflected this by inching up to 83 this month. Sales-adjusted inventory levels declined again, falling to a just a 3.6

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder sentiment increased by 1 point to 84 this month. To put it in perspective, any number above 50 can be considered positive and last February, confidence reached 74.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With all of this as context, builders remain optimistic with overall homebuilder sentiment, as measured by the NAHB Housing Market Index, at similar levels compared to early 2021 (although below the peak optimism of late 2020). Housing Markets. Nonetheless, supply chain problems remain a drag on the pace of new construction.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence for the single-family home market dropped three points this month to 83. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke told CNBC that builders are becoming unhappy with the lack of affordable lots, delayed delivery times, and supply constraints.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Builder sentiment rose 3 points to 83 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) as more buyer traffic continues to boost single-family home building. Confidence rose 3 points to 83 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Anything above 50 is considered positive.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the Federal Reserve continues to raise its short-term rates to cool inflation and slow the housing market, prospective buyers are desperate for a reprieve . Housing Policy + Finance. Given this intended policy stance, a hard landing with a mild economic recession is, in our view, highly likely. for the federal funds rate.

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