US Builders

US Builder Sentiment Beats Expectations

In Mid-Q2 2026, the builder sentiment index ↑3 to 37, topping the 34 estimate while showing modest improvement from the prior reading. Sales conditions ↑3 to 40, buyer traffic ↑3 to 25, and 6-mo sales expectations ↑3 to 45, giving builders better near-term signals. Builders are slightly less aggressive with outright price cuts: ~32% reduced prices, versus...