Exterior Material Trends in Single-Family Homes

Jul 20, 2026

Vinyl siding was the most used principle exterior wall material for homes started construction in 2025. This material held just over a quarter share of homes, surpassing stucco for the second time since 2018. The declining share for stucco reflected the slowdown for home building in parts of the Sun Belt. For homes…

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Shrinking Lots: Trend Levels Off as Smaller Lots Remain the Norm

The long-term shift toward building single-family detached homes on smaller lots appears to have stabilized. According to the latest Survey of Construction (SOC), the share of new homes built on smaller lots remained near record highs in 2025, following more than a decade of steadily shrinking lot sizes. While the…

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Posted today·Published Jul 21, 2026Read

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State-Level Employment Situation: June 2026

State labor market conditions softened in June as hiring slowed across much of the country. While a majority of states recorded payroll employment gains during the month, national job growth moderated and employment declines remained widespread in several states. Construction employment continued to expand…

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Posted today·Published Jul 21, 2026Read

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Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline

This is a data-driven news report published by the National Association of Home Builders' Eye on Housing in July 2026 covering national housing starts, noting that multifamily residential construction gains offset a decline in single-family starts. The item addresses trends across the multifamily and homebuilding sectors at the national level.

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Posted 4 days ago·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist

This is a report published by NAHB's Eye on Housing in July 2026 examining builder sentiment at the national level, with a focus on homebuilders and economic conditions, particularly regarding affordability concerns.

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Posted 5 days ago·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Single-Family Permitting Continued to Weaken Through May

This is a data-focused report published by the National Association of Home Builders in July 2026 presenting permitting figures for single-family residential construction through May 2026 at the national level. The report indicates that single-family permitting activity showed continued weakness during the measurement period.

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Posted 6 days ago·Published Jul 15, 2026Read

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Building Material Prices Continue to Rise Despite Energy Price Declines

This is an economic update published by NAHB's Eye on Housing in July 2026 covering building material price trends on national markets, noting that material costs continued to increase despite declining energy prices.

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Posted 6 days ago·Published Jul 15, 2026Read

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