Builder Data & Analysis

Builder Data & Analysis

Porches Are Still the Most Common Outdoor Feature on Newly Built U.S. Homes

Although the proportion of new homes with porches decreased in 2024, porches remain the most prevalent outside feature on new homes, according to NAHB...
Jack Bjorklund -
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Construction Labor Force Median Age Remains 42 as Gen Z Contribution Doubles

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data, the median age of the construction labor force is 42,...
Daniel Moore -
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Builder Confidence Rises in October as Sales Outlook Improves

Even while builders continue to face market and macroeconomic uncertainty, mood increased significantly in October, with future sales estimates above the 50-point breakeven barrier...
Bobby Craig -
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Single-Family Permits Weaken Amid Builder Caution, While Multifamily Holds Modest Gain

Single-family permit activity slowed in August, suggesting developers' prudence in the face of continued economic headwinds. This pattern has been stable for eight months....
Jack Bjorklund -
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Vinyl Outperforms Stucco as Popular Exterior Wall Material

Vinyl siding was the most commonly used exterior wall material for newly constructed homes in 2024. It accounts for just more than a quarter...
Jack Bjorklund -
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Up in Q3 2025: RMI Reaches 60

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter of 2025 was 60, up one point from the previous quarter. With a...
Alex Matthews -
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