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- NAHB's Monthly Update Features the Industry Pulse Check and Lumber InsightsThe talking points this month feature the Industry Pulse Check and insights on Canadian lumber duties.
- Win Business with NAHB's Newest Master CredentialsCertified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) are designed to set the most accomplished builders and remodelers apart from the rest.
- 5 Important Contributions Home Builders Don't Get Enough Credit ForThe housing affordability conversation has many villains and very few heroes. Builders rarely make either list, which is part of the problem.
- Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First QuarterThe Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44, unchanged year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of 69, down 13 points year-over-year.
- Prepare for NAHB’s Legislative Conference on June 10NAHB’s signature lobbying event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, in conjunction with the four-day Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. To help members prepare, NAHB will be hosting a webinar on May 20 and two events during the Spring Leadership Meeting.
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- U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in AprilThe U.S. labor market continued to show resilience in April, with job growth persisting despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Hiring gains were concentrated in health care, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade, underscoring continued strength in service-oriented sectors. Wage growth […]
- Mortgage Applications Retreats Further in AprilMortgage application activity decreased month-over-month as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume, declined 12.4% month-over-month in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. However, overall activity remained 14.2% higher than a year earlier. Applications for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) also fell 12.4% […]
- Private Residential Construction Spending Increases in MarchPrivate residential construction spending was up 1.7% in March 2026, following two straight months of declines. The increase was broad-based, with gains in single-family, multifamily construction, and home improvement spending. Moreover, total private residential construction spending was 3.6% higher than a year ago. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census, single-family […]
- Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First QuarterOverall confidence in the market for new multifamily housing held steady year-over-year in the first quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44, unchanged year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) […]
- State-Level Employment Situation: March 2026State labor market conditions showed modest improvement in March, with job gains concentrated in several large states and the construction sector continuing to expand. However, employment declines across a number of states and mixed unemployment rate trends point to uneven momentum across regional economies. In March, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 34 states and the […]
