National Association of Home Builders: Sentiment Posts Gain in May But Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built si . . .
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Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built si . . .