The numbers: Builder confidence rose in October as they expect mortgage rates to fall and U.S. home-buying conditions to improve in the coming months. Home-buying demand has been tepid over the last ...

Housing affordability continues to discourage many buyers and limit home sales. The numbers: Confidence among home builders ticked down in August as home-buying demand remains weak, and builders are ...

Confidence among America's home builders was dragged this month by high mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and continued supply-side challenges. Here are the main takeaways from the National ...