Homebuilder Confidence Plunges to 14-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Soar

Real Estate News · October 19, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Snejana Farberov · 1 min read at the source

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U.S. homebuilder confidence dropped to 29 in October, a 14-year low, due to soaring mortgage rates.

Reported by Snejana Farberov for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 19, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Construction, Data Journalism, Home Builder Confidence, Home Building, National Association Of Home Builders, New Construction

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