Don't Forget to Shop the NAHB Collection
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The NAHB Collection is home to NAHB’s exclusively branded merchandise for members. The collection features a wide array of items suitable for all seasons, so you can show off your NAHB pride all year long with the following items:
- Nike polos
- The North Face vests
- Hats & beanies
- Travel tumblers
All profits are donated to the National Housing Endowment and the Home Builders Institute, supporting important causes such as workforce development.
Look out for The NAHB Collection’s next pop-up shop at this year’s Fall Leadership Meeting.
Check out all items at nahbcollection.com!
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 62—up one point compared to the previous quarter.
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In the third quarter of 2026, the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 62, up one point compared to the previous quarter. The RMI has remained within a narrow band between 59 and 70 for the past four years.
Mortgage application activity declined as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose sharply. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume, decreased 7.7% month-over-month in September on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to a year ago, total mortgage applications were lower by 35.4%.
Mortgage rates rose sharply in September as multiple factors applied significant upward pressure on the U.S. treasury yields. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% in September, up nearly 20 basis points (bps) from August.