U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Climbs to 8-Month High in December

U.S. homebuilder sentiment climbs to 8-month high in December

U.S. homebuilder sentiment edged up to an eight-month high in December, but activity remained constrained by rising construction costs because of tariffs on imports.

Builder sentiment inches higher

By National Association of Home Builders Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and many potential buyers remaining on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39 in December, according to the National As…

Homebuilder confidence ticks up but remains low

Homebuilding executives remain downbeat, citing a range of current conditions marked by buyer hesitancy, economic uncertainty, shrinking profit margins, increased use of incentives, and high costs. However, homebuilders whose primary focus is the strained entry-level buyer segment face the biggest hurdles.  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)’s builder confidence gauge remained range-bound at a…

US homebuilder sentiment inches up to eight month high in December

U.S. homebuilder sentiment hit an eight-month high in December, but tariffs, rising construction costs, labor shortages and affordability concerns continue to limit housing activity.

Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory

Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and many potential buyers remaining on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39 […]