NAHB Housing Market Index: Builder Confidence Inches Up in March

Published on March 16, 2026

Builder confidence inched up in March even with persistent affordability concerns. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) rose one point from February to 38 this month, marking the 23rd consecutive negative reading.

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