EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Economics Large Metro Core Counties Drive Drop in Single-Family Market Share

Single-family construction remained soft across most geographic areas in the second quarter of 2026, as rising building material costs, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on the industry. By contrast, multifamily construction strengthened in most regions, supported by solid rental housing demand, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

Safety Top Safety Tips for Mini Excavators

NAHB's new video and resources focus on how to safely operate mini excavators — versatile machines commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, backfilling and material handling on construction sites.

Economics Serious Delinquencies Edge Lower While Mortgage Transitions Rise

Household debt delinquency rates showed signs of stabilization in the second quarter of 2026 as overall share of delinquency balances edged lower and the transition to seriously delinquent debt declined for the second consecutive quarter.

Economics Single-Family AD&C Lending Falls Back in Q2

Single-family construction lending fell slightly in the second quarter, according to data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Economics Multifamily Absorption Rate Remains Below 50%

The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion was down five percentage points in the first quarter, according to the Census Bureau’s latest release of the Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA).