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Remodeling Market Report 2nd Quarter 2026

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On July 9, 2026, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) lower one point to 61 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026.

The Remodeling Market Index’s current market conditions index unchanged zero point at 70 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026,

Major additions and alterations down three points to 64 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026,

The component measuring demand for smaller remodeling projects gained three points to 73 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026

The home maintenance and repair component unchanged zero point at 74 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026.

The Future Indicators Index averaged decreased two points to 52 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026.

The component measuring the current rate loSt two points to 51 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026.

the component measuring the backlog of remodeling jobs down one point to 54 points in the 2nd quarter of 2026, from 1st quarter of 2026.

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, stated “This is keeping the remodeling market relatively strong despite certain impediments, like the rising cost of building materials. In the latest RMI survey, 74% of remodelers reported that their suppliers have increased prices of materials since March due to higher fuel costs, with the average increase in materials prices over that time being 6.7%.”

For complete more detailed information about NAHB Builder Confidence Index for 2nd quarter of 2026, please click HERE

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning John. The numbers deviation may be just a blip and not a cause for blame. The Chief Economist gets paid to find a blame. Consider the source. What does he expect, no inflation and prices like the 1970's? How often does he get a raise? Enjoy your day. 

Jul 11, 2026 05:26 AM
John Pusa

Hello Wayne Martin you are right, the numbers may be just a blip and not cause for a blame. The prices doesn't stay the same. Enjoy your day too. Thank you for the comment.

Jul 11, 2026 10:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, John. Thank you very much for sharing this report.

Jul 11, 2026 08:31 AM
John Pusa

Hello Roy, you are welcome, and glad you find this report very helpful. Thank you for the comment.

Jul 11, 2026 10:05 AM