Housing pulse
New-home supply
Months' supply of new houses at current sales rate — inventory pressure on builders
Snapshot as of Aug 19, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT
Latest (Jun 2026)
9.3 mo -0.10 pts
Why Floor du Jour tracks this
Months of new-home supply shows whether builders are over- or under-inventoried. High supply can mean incentives and slower starts; tight supply can support finishes upgrades including flooring.
What this snapshot suggests
- New-home supply is lower by 0.10 points versus the prior release.
- Official series can be revised — always confirm the latest observation on FRED or the primary agency.
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For information only. Not investment advice. Macro series are delayed and revised. Always verify on FRED or the primary agency.