National Homebuilder Confidence Remains Subdued as Material Costs Rise

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-08-17

National Homebuilder Confidence Remains Subdued as Material Costs Rise

According to reporting from Realtor.com, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index edged up to 35 in August, though the reading still indicates that a majority of builders view current conditions as poor. While sales of newly constructed properties showed a slight uptick recently

According to reporting from Realtor.com, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index edged up to 35 in August, though the reading still indicates that a majority of builders view current conditions as poor. While sales of newly constructed properties showed a slight uptick recently