NAHB Expects Remodeling Growth in 2026 and Beyond

The National Association of Home Builders
February 18, 2026
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: United States

The remodeling market is poised for growth in the coming years as many structural tailwinds, including an aging housing stock, the persistent lock-in effect and the trend for older home owners to age-in-place, will not be changing quickly, according to industry experts at a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando. This positive outlook is reflected in the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI). …The RMI has registered a reading above the break-even point of 50 for 24 consecutive quarters, showcasing a post-pandemic resiliency. The remodeling sector is also outpacing the single-family and multifamily housing markets when comparing their respective sentiment measurements over the past five years. …NAHB Economist Eric Lynch explained that the remodeling sector is continuing to become a larger share of the residential construction market, especially when looking at the number of firms and overall construction spending.

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