Builder sentiment just took a sharp dip in February, hitting its lowest level in five months. What's driving this downturn? In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, host Kathy Fettke breaks down the key factors impacting builder sentiment, including high mortgage rates, rising housing costs, and uncertainty around tariffs. We'll also explore regional trends and what this means for homebuyers and investors. Will builder confidence rebound, or is the market facing more challenges ahead? Tune in for expert insights and the latest real estate trends!
00:00 Builder Sentiment
00:22 Builder Confidence for Single Family
00:51 Tariffs and Rising Costs
01:57 Regional Shifts
02:32 Investors and Homebuyers
02:52 How Real Wealth Helps Builders and Investors
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Source: https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/02/builder-confidence-falls-on-tariff-and-housing-cost-concerns
