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- The New Frontier of Jobsite Efficiency: How Flat-Packed Door Systems Are Transforming InstallsPre-hung doors have long been the default choice for builders and remodelers. But with their benefits, they also come with logistical downsides. More builders are turning to a new alternative: flat-packed, “knocked-down” door systems that ship efficiently and assemble cleanly on-site.
- NAHB Offers Lawmakers Recommendations on National E-Verify SystemNAHB today offered Congress several recommendations to make a national E-Verify employment verification system workable for small businesses and members of the residential construction industry.
- Podcast: Latest Housing Developments Live from Fall MeetingIn the latest episode of NAHB's podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss recent developments in the housing market live from the NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting in Denver.
- Storm-Ready Style: What to Know About Impact-Rated Doors in Coastal and Tornado-Prone AreasRising demand for impact-rated doors in storm-prone areas means customers increasingly expect protection without compromise — doors that meet stringent codes while enhancing style, comfort, and long-term value.
- Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds PersistBuilder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in November, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
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- Affordability Impacts: Young Adults Are Once Again Moving Back HomeThe share of young adults living with parents increased in 2024, interrupting the post-pandemic trend of moving out of parental homes. Nearly a third (32.5%) of adults ages 18-34 lived with their parents according to the latest 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). This is up from 31.8% in 2023, although it remains below the pre-pandemic […]
- Location, Location, Location: How Place and Neighborhood Shape Home ValuesThe value of a single-family home depends not only on its physical features but also on its location and neighborhood context. In this second part of our two-part series, we examine how geography and neighborhood quality further influence single-family detached home values across the United States. Not surprisingly, location remains one of the strongest drivers […]
- Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds PersistMarket uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative territory in November. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing […]
- August Private Residential Construction Spending Edges Higher Private residential construction spending inched up 0.8% in August, continuing steady growth since June 2025. This modest increase was primarily driven by more spending on multifamily construction and home improvements. However, total spending was 2% lower than a year ago, as the housing sector continues to navigate the economic uncertainty stemming from ongoing tariff concerns and elevated mortgage rates. According to the latest U.S. Census construction spending data, single-family construction spending slipped 0.4% in August, in line with the soft builder sentiment reflected in the August NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Compared to a year ago, single-family construction spending decreased by 1.1%. Improvement spending (remodeling) posted […]
- What Home Features Add the Most Value?The value of a single-family home is shaped by many factors, but its physical features remain among one of the most influential. Using the latest 2023 American Housing Survey (AHS), this study focuses on which home features genuinely boost single-family detached home values and by how much. Key findings show that the overall square footage […]
