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Homebuilder Sentiment Rises as Spring Housing Demand Improves

Homebuilder confidence improved in May as builders saw signs of stronger late spring housing demand, even with mortgage rates climbing back toward 6.6%. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest National Association of Home Builders sentiment report, what's driving renewed buyer activity, and why affordability challenges are still putting pressure on the housing market. You'll also hear why fewer builders are cutting prices, how incentives are still shaping the new construction market, and which regions of the country are showing the most strength right now. For real estate investors, this episode highlights what builder sentiment could mean for housing supply, buyer demand, and investment opportunities in the months ahead Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/may-homebuilder-sentiment-improves.html    

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