The Build Radicals

March’s 0.6% monthly increase was followed by a 0.8% increase in April 2026 in private residential construction spending. Growth in single-family and home improvement expenditures was the primary factor contributing to this increase. Additionally, there was a 1.7% increase in the entirety of private residential construction expenditure from the previous year. Single-family construction spending increased […]

April Private Residential Construction Spending Rises - Home Builders News - Build Radicals March’s 0.6% monthly increase was followed by a 0.8% increase in April 2026 in private residential construction spending. Growth in single-family and home improvement expenditures was the primary factor contributing to this increase. Additionally, there was a 1.7% increase in the entirety of priva...

Custom home building has been a relative bright point, despite the fact that overall single-family construction has decreased by 5% in the first four months of 2026. The custom building market is less susceptible to fluctuations in interest rates than other types of home construction; however, it is more susceptible to fluctuations in household wealth […]

Construction's Bright Spot: Custom Home Building - Home Builders News - Build Radicals Custom home building has been a relative bright point, despite the fact that overall single-family construction has decreased by 5% in the first four months of 2026. The custom building market is less susceptible to fluctuations in interest rates than other types of home construction; however, it is...

Residential remodeling is a significant and expanding sector of the housing market, as a result of the limited housing inventory and high mortgage rates, which motivate numerous householders to enhance their current residences rather than relocate. Additionally, the persistent housing inadequacy issue and the elderly housing stock continue to fuel the increasing demand for home […]

NAHB: Renovation spending - Who drives it? - Home Builders News - Build Radicals Residential remodeling is a significant and expanding sector of the housing market, as a result of the limited housing inventory and high mortgage rates, which motivate numerous householders to enhance their current residences rather than relocate. Additionally, the persistent housing inadequacy iss...