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“Higher mortgage rates, rising construction financing costs and affordability challenges continue to weigh on the market and limit momentum for new-home construction,” Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, said in a statement.
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Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, stated in September 2026 that higher mortgage rates, rising construction financing costs, and affordability challenges are limiting new-home construction.
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Bill Owens
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{
    "date": "2026-09",
    "person": "Bill Owens",
    "organization": "National Association of Home Builders"
}
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Construction Real Estate Housing Market
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September 25, 2026 at 3:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 3:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Fallout Crushes a Weak Housing Market
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/business/mortgage-rates-7-percent.html

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability. This rise is attributed to the economic uncertainty and higher energy costs stemming from the war with Iran.

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