Key Insights for the 2025 Housing Market
Are you ready for 2025? Now’s the time to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the housing industry landscape in the year ahead.
To help home building professionals prepare, Pro Builder is hosting a webinar, "A Macro Outlook for 2025," on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. ET.
NAHB AVP for Forecasting & Analysis Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington will provide an in-depth status check on key macro issues affecting the economy and the housing industry, including inflation, interest rates and Fed policy, the state of construction labor, and expectations for single-family and multifamily housing in 2025.
Through this webinar, attendees will:
- Deepen your understanding of the macroeconomic trends impacting housing in the coming year.
- Identify challenges and headwinds that could affect the housing market.
- Strategize for 2025 with actionable insights to prepare your business for future opportunities.
The presentation will conclude with a live Q&A session.
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