https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-home-builder-sentiment-sinks-to-14-year-lowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-home-builder-sentiment-sinks-to-14-year-lowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-home-builder-sentiment-sinks-to-14-year-low#u148481Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:43:28 +0000U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell to a 14-year low in October due to high mortgage rates, labor shortages, and elevated supply costs. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) index dropped to 29, the lowest since 2012. Builders are cutting prices and offering incentives to attract buyers, with 43% of builders reducing prices and two-thirds offering incentives.Why it mattersThe housing market is experiencing a significant downturn due to rising mortgage rates, which have surpassed 7%. This has led to decreased demand and increased inventory, forcing builders to offer discounts and incenti