Single-family housing starts declined in June to the lowest rate since July 2024 as multi-family production showed a significant increase for the month.
A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau states that overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units.
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders.
Constrained housing affordability conditions due to elevated interest rates, rising construction costs, and labor shortages led to a reduction in housing production in March.
A small decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February, although housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market.
According to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder sentiment fell sharply in February over concerns on tariffs, elevated mortgage rates, and high housing costs.
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