NAHB Housing Market Index: Builder Confidence Drops to 2.5-Year Low

Published on June 17, 2025

Builder confidence fell for a second straight month in June as elevated rates, tariffs, and economic uncertainty continue dragged builder sentiment to its lowest level in 2.5 years.

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