Residential construction markets diverge

As the housing market continues to adjust to higher interest rates, shifting regional demographics, and elevated construction costs, recent government and industry data provides a snapshot of the residential construction industry.

This article breaks down the latest figures, sentiment surveys, and industry metrics to help make sense of the direction of momentum across the residential subsector.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.