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Builder Confidence Falls to 14-Year Low as 43% Cut Home Prices

Builder Confidence Falls to 14-Year Low as 43% Cut Home Prices

by John G. Stevens | Oct 19, 2026 | Real Estate News

In brief: U.S. builder confidence fell to 29 in October, the lowest reading since 2012, while 43% of builders reported cutting prices. The NAHB index reflects pressure from borrowing costs and weak buyer traffic. U.S. homebuilder confidence fell to its lowest level in...
D.R. Horton Faces Growth and Affordability Challenges Heading Into 2027

D.R. Horton Faces Growth and Affordability Challenges Heading Into 2027

by Nathan S. Pierce | Sep 9, 2026 | Current News & Events, U.S. Housing Market

D.R. Horton’s latest results highlight a challenge facing homebuilders heading into 2027: delivering more homes while protecting profits as buyers struggle with affordability. The company closed 23,983 homes in its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, up 4% from a year...
Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns

Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns

by Phil Hall | Aug 17, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 35 in August, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report. Any HMI reading under 50 indicates that more builders...
Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market

Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market

by Phil Hall | Jul 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 34 in July, down from an upwardly revised reading of 36 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Any HMI level...
Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns

Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns

by Phil Hall | Jun 15, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes during June fell two points to 35, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Any HMI reading over 50 indicates that more builders view...
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