The NAHB Remodeling Market Index rose one point to 62 in the third quarter of 2026, HousingWire reported. The index runs on a 0 to 100 scale, and anything above 50 means more remodelers see conditions as good than poor. It has stayed between 59 and 70 for the past four years.
Current conditions held at 70 for a third straight quarter. Large projects of $50,000 or more rose two points to 66, while jobs from $20,000 to $49,999 fell two points to 71 and jobs under $20,000 slipped one point to 73. The future indicators index rose two points to 54, with backlogs at 56 and leads at 53.
Labor is the main constraint. NAHB's analysis says shortages, made worse by stricter immigration enforcement and competition from data center construction, are stretching timelines, especially for electricians, HVAC technicians and site supervisors. NAHB expects remodeling to stay broadly stable in 2026 and grow modestly in 2027.
Source: Remodeling sentiment steady as labor, economic headwinds build, HousingWire, October 9, 2026. This is a short summary written by Brazil Floors. All facts, figures and quotes belong to the original report, so read the full story at the link.
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