Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par

Homebuilding business executives maintain a guarded outlook on the homebuilding market, amid tepid demand, shrinking profit margins and weak consumer sentiment. The ongoing conflict with Iran could further complicate the outlook for builders.  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells F

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What Is in the Landmark Bill Passed by the Senate?

A large housing bill, currently dubbed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is moving through Congress, but the House and Senate versions are not quite the same package. The bill that passed the House was initially dubbed the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a competing version of the Senate’s ROA

As Lawmakers Mull Ban, Report Finds Institutional Investors Are ‘Small Segment’ of Buyers

The presence of institutional investors in the single-family housing market has been a lightning rod for controversy. In January 2026, President Trump issued an executive order calling for Congress to take action to limit these investors, and the comprehensive 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (passe

Fears of Global Energy Crisis Loom Over Spring Housing Market

Growing fears of a global energy crisis threaten to derail the crucial spring housing season as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sends oil prices soaring, with the path to a resolution unclear. In the U.S., regular gasoline prices hit an average of $3.72 per gallon on Monday, up 27% from a month ago a