U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Edges Lower on Cost Concerns

Confidence among U.S. home builders inched lower this month, as affordability challenges persisted.

WSJ • Feb 17, 2026

January homes sales tank more than 8%, as Realtors say potential buyers are 'struggling'

Sales of previously owned homes in January dropped a wider-than-expected 8.4% from December. The median price for a home sold in January was $396,800, up 0.9% year over year and the highest January price on record.

CNBC • Feb 12, 2026

Home sales tumble 8% — most in four years — as ‘disappointing' market blamed on weather

Despite the sharp drop in sales, home prices continued to climb last month.

New York Post • Feb 12, 2026

Home sales fell 8.4% in January, the biggest monthly decline since February 2022

Frozen temperatures and high home prices snuffed out the sales momentum from previous months.

WSJ • Feb 12, 2026

Home Sales Fell Off a Cliff in January. Why That Could Change Soon.

It's a bleak start to a year that is expected to be slightly better for the housing market.

Barrons • Feb 12, 2026

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

Home Builder Stocks Are Breaking Out. Why It's the Best Start to the Year in a Decade.

Builder stocks are getting a boost from the expectation of a busier spring homebuying season.

Barrons • Feb 11, 2026

Home builders are proposing new policies to the White House, looking for help to unload the biggest glut of housing inventory in 15 years

Companies are devising a plan for a federally backed ‘rent-to-own' program to help reduce the biggest surplus of homes in many years.

WSJ • Feb 3, 2026

Homebuyers gain the upper hand as sellers swamp the market

Home sellers outnumber buyers by 47% in largest gap since 2013, creating a buyers market with stronger negotiating power despite affordability issues.

Fox Business • Jan 21, 2026

Homebuilder sentiment comes in lower than expected in January

Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest housing data to cross the tape.

CNBC Television • Jan 16, 2026