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Builders of new homes are entering 2026 with something the market hasn’t had much of lately: cautious optimism. In a recent outlook survey conducted by Builder Advisor Group and Avila Real Estate Capital, most residential construction executives expressed expectations for improved market conditions, even as “demand uncertainty” remains the dominant concern. In this conversation with […]
Homebuilding executives are entering the new year with a bleak outlook on the housing market as buyer hesitancy, shaky consumer confidence, shrinking profit margins and increased incentives weigh on the sector. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo The builder confidence indicator for the housing market index (HMI) remained negative at 37, down two […]
Home construction industry executives remain gloomy, pointing to a range of current conditions characterized by buyer hesitancy, economic uncertainty, shrinking profit margins, increased use of incentives and high costs. However, homebuilders who primarily target the edgy entry-level buyer segment face the biggest hurdles. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing market index The […]
Homebuilding executives remain pessimistic about the market overall as shrinking margins, increased incentives, high housing costs and economic uncertainty outweigh the benefits of moderating mortgage rates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Builders’ confidence in the Housing Market Index (HMI) remained relatively flat, rising one point to 38 in November. A score of […]
