Monday, April 06, 2026
Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty Continue
Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty ContinueCracks are showing in the economic foundation due to the Iran war. As NAHB Economics forecasted at the International Builders' Show, the housing market needed stability to have a better spring season than in 2025, when tariffs and macro uncertainty stalled home buying conditions. The ongoing Iran war and higher oil prices have investors concerned. The rise in the 2-year Treasury rate is a vote of no confidence in current economic policy, with
