Tag Archives: Building materials

A recent NAHB member poll found that building materials remain a big challenge for home builders, but new issues are coming to the forefront.

The MBA reports July purchase mortgage applications for new homes dipped 16.1% year-over-year, as high prices and economic instability continue to force the nation’s home buyers to reconsider their options.

A new study found that 59% of home offers faced competition in September, the lowest level in nine months, amid a seasonal housing-market slowdown and an uptick in mortgage rates.

How will rising costs for construction materials impact home prices and homebuying demand?

A report shows that prices for building materials grew at its slowest pace since 2015. How does this impact home prices?