Overall housing units being started were up 15.8% in December with both multi- and single-family construction leading the charge.

Incoming tariffs and stubborn mortgage rate muddy outlook for ongoing demand heading into 2025 as inventory gains flatten.

Despite higher homebuilder confidence boost following Trump win, economists remain mixed on construction challenges heading into 2025.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely to further drag construction numbers moving into October as sales see a small bump.

Homebuilders still expect struggles to persist in current housing market despite a slow-building optimism among professionals.