Residential Construction Outlook Webinar Replay Now Available
What’s the state of the housing industry, and where will it go in 2023? NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz recently discussed key data to help answer those questions during a Nov. 29 webinar with Pro Builder Editorial Director Rich Binsacca.
The webinar provided an overview of the impact of interest rate hikes, supply chain issues, and rising labor and materials costs on residential construction. The presentation also included poll questions that gauged the sentiments of the audience, including tactics they’re using to combat current economic conditions.
The webinar replay is now available on ProBuilder.com.
A summary document with key highlights from the webinar is also available to download.
Latest from NAHBNow
Fall Leadership Meeting | Membership
Nov 14, 2025
Watch Livestreams of Key Fall Leadership MeetingsNAHB leadership, including committee and council members, will gather Nov. 17-19 for the 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting in Denver.
Legal | Codes and Standards | Advocacy
Nov 13, 2025
New York Gas Ban Suspended While NAHB and NY HBA AppealIn a major victory in the long legal battle over New York’s statewide gas ban for new homes, NAHB and the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) have secured a suspension of the new regulations while the case works through the appeals process.
Latest Economic News
Economics
Nov 13, 2025
Unchanged Lending Conditions for Residential Mortgages in Third QuarterLending standards for most types of residential mortgages were essentially unchanged, according to the recent release of the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS). For commercial real estate (CRE) loans, lending standards for construction & development were modestly tighter, while multifamily was essentially unchanged. Demand for both CRE categories was essentially unchanged for the quarter.
Economics
Nov 12, 2025
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Applications RiseAll types of mortgage activity rose on a year-over-year basis in October, supported by recent declines in interest rates. Notably, adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) applications more than doubled from a year ago, and refinancing activity continued to strengthen.
Economics
Nov 12, 2025
Employment Loss and Post-COVID Recovery Across U.S. Metro AreasIn April 2020, total payroll employment in the United States fell by an unprecedented 20.5 million, following a loss of 1.4 million in March, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a sudden halt. The unemployment rate surged by 10.4 percentage points to 14.8% in April. It was the highest rate effectively since the Great Depression.