Housing starts slumped in May 2025It's the lowest May tally since 2020. Builder sentiment sinks in June 2025Thirty-seven percent of NAHB respondents slashed prices this month. May's NAICS 444 sales ticked upward Overall retail spending dipped, however. Consumer sentiment rises New data shows a 16% jump from last month. Retail sales fared well in May Building and garden supply store sales dipped, however. May sees a muted PPI Softwood lumber prices tumbled, however. Report: It's a buyer's market out there Just over 28 percent of U.S. homes are selling above the asking price. The steep cost of housing's labor crunch New NAHB research sheds light on the massive workforce challenge. Poll question: What matters most? Customer concerns are changing—what’s rising to the top? Home improvement market forecast The headwinds are stiff, but HIRI reveals where opportunities abound. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
