Podcast: Builder Sentiment Improves as Congress Looks to Approve Budget

Advocacy Podcast: Mayor Touts Housing as Foundation of Memphis Growth Strategy

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, COO Paul Lopez and guest host Karl Eckhart, NAHB VP of State and Local Government Affairs, welcome Mayor Paul Young of Memphis, Tenn.

Sponsored Content What's Really Stalling Buyers, and the Sales You're Leaving on the Table

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Economics Building Material Price Inflation Remains High Despite Energy Price Declines

The Producer Price Index for final demand was up 0.3% in October, after rising 1.4% in September. Compared to a year ago, final demand prices were up 6.5%.

Economics No Relief: Credit Conditions for Builders Still Tightening

Credit conditions on loans for residential Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) were still tightening in the third quarter of 2026, according to NAHB’s quarterly survey on AD&C Financing. The net easing index derived from the survey posted a third-quarter reading of -15.3 (the negative number indicating net tightening).

Economics Existing Home Sales Fell to 16-Year Low

After a brief rebound last month, existing home sales plummeted to a 16-year low in October. With mortgage rates back above 7% since mid-September and home prices still elevated, buyers continued to stay on the sidelines.