NAHB Chief Economist Provides 2027 Outlook in Free December Webinar

2027 could be another challenging year for home builders. NAHB economists are forecasting that persistently high mortgage rates and elevated material costs will be sticking around for at least another year.

However, this week’s midterm election results could potentially change that forecast.

Is there any scenario where rates come down and home buyers unleash years of pent-up demand? Find out when NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz is featured in a live webinar on Dec. 8, 2026, hosted by Pro Builder.

Dietz will join Pro Builder head of content Rich Binsacca for “2027 Housing & Economic Outlook: Caution for the Year Ahead,” a free webinar that will explore the most current housing data and how it impacts NAHB’s 2027 forecasts for housing and the overall economy.

Dietz will break down the data driving the economy and the housing market, including:

• Interest rates and what they mean for buyer demand
• Tariffs and building material costs
• Labor availability
• Key demographic trends shaping demand

Register now for the webinar and set a reminder for Tuesday, Dec. 8.