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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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ABC: Construction Backlog Holds Steady

According to an ABC member survey conducted between September 22 and October 6, the Construction Backlog Indicator stayed steady at 8.5 months in September....
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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...
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