Builder Confidence Slips in January as Affordability Woes Persist

Builder confidence decreased at the start of 2026 as affordability concerns continue to affect buyers and rising construction costs impact builders, according to an analysis from NAHB. Builder confidence in the market for newly build single-family homes fell two points to 37 in January according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “While the

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