NAHB Housing Market Index: Affordability Challenges Pull Down Builder Sentiment

Published on July 16, 2026

Builder confidence edged lower in July as ongoing affordability challenges continue to affect the housing market. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) fell 2 points from June to 34 this month, marking the 27th consecutive negative reading.

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