iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)
New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 1.6% in June
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 in June. This represents a 1.6% increase from May's upwardly revised rate of 618,000 but a 5.6% drop from the previous year.
US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June as house prices hit record high
Higher mortgage rates are discouraging potential sellers from listing their homes.
Existing Home Sales Pick Up in June. Why Buyers Are Returning.
The first half of 2026 demonstrated slow, but steady growth toward prepandemic levels.
June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high
Sales of previously owned homes in June dropped 2.4% from May. Inventory at the end of June was 1.56 million units, down 0.6% from May but 1.3% higher than June 2025.
Home sales unexpectedly declined 2.4% in June after a strong May
Home sales unexpectedly declined 2.4% in June after a strong May. Home sales declined in June, ending the housing market's key spring season on a sour note as buyers grappled with high mortgage rates and record home prices.
US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak
U.S. construction spending edged up in May as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict constrained homebuilding.
New Home Sales Drop 7% in May
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 in May. This represents a 7.3% decline from April's rate of 626,000 and an 6.8% drop from the previous year.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.
What ITB Investors Need to Watch Before Mortgage Rates Spike Again
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB | ITB Price Prediction) just rose 7% in a single week, yet the fund is still down about 4% year to date and sitting 7% below where it traded a month ago.
New Home Sales Fall 6% in April as Median Price Surges
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000 in April. This represents a 6.2% decline from March's rate of 663,000 and an 11.3% drop from the previous year.
Crude Oil Gains Over 2%; US Homebuilder Sentiment Increases In May
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Monday.
Homebuilder sentiment improves on late spring surge in demand
Homebuilder sentiment rose 3 points in May from April. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.65%, according to Mortgage News Daily.
New Home Sales Rise as Median Price Hits Near 5-Year Low
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 in March. This represents a 7.4% increase from February's rate of 635,000 and a 3.3% rise from the previous year.
Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn't over
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.
Construction Business Taking a Hit From Iran Conflict
Rising prices for fuel and materials such as aluminum push up costs just as they were stabilizing. ‘This war just trashed that.
Will Spring Selling Season Boost Homebuilding ETFs?
Spring selling season brings hope for homebuilding ETFs like ITB, but higher mortgage rates and weak demand keep the outlook mixed in 2026.
New Home Sales Sink Nearly 20% to Lowest Level Since 2022
New home sales unexpectedly sank to their lowest level since 2022 in January. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January.
January new home sales plunged 17.6%
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest housing data.
January new home sales plunge to the lowest pace since 2022
Sales of newly built homes in January were 11.3% lower than January 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The median price of a home sold in January was $400,500, a decline of 6.8% year-over-year.