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Persistent affordability challenges, including high housing price-to-income ratios and elevated land and construction costs, helped push builder confidence lower for the second straight month to start the year.
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According to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), 84% of home builders said that elevated mortgage rates was the most significant challenge builders faced in 2025, and 65% anticipate interest rates will remain a problem in 2026.
Other serious issues builders faced in 2025 include buyers expecting prices/interest rates to decline (81%), concern about employment/economic situation (65%), the cost/availability of developed lots (63%), and negative media reports making buyers cautious (62%). Home builders expect these challenges to persist in 2026.
A majority of home builders also reported facing serious problems in 2025
Other serious issues builders faced in 2025 include buyers expecting prices/interest rates to decline (81%), concern about employment/economic situation (65%), the cost/availability of developed lots (63%), and negative media reports making buyers cautious (62%). Home builders expect these challenges to persist in 2026.
A majority of home builders also reported facing serious problems in 2025
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Our Mission Statement
The Builders Association of Victoria is a non-profit trade
association serving Victoria and the surrounding counties
affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and
Texas Association of Builders. Chartered in 1952, Builders
Association of Victoria represents and unites its members in
the housing, remodeling, commercial and associated
businesses.
We:
· Serve as the voice of the building industry and are a proactive
participant in the legislative and regulatory processes;
· Provide industry information and education to our members
and the public; and
· Enhance the professional standards and image of our members.
· Continue to improve conditions in the building industry by
promoting a balance between responsible growth and
environmental issues to provide the citizens with safe, quality
and cost-effective housing; and to encourage a sound
economic future for the counties the Association serves.
“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or
industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to
withhold his support from an organization that is striving to
improve conditions with his sphere.” —Theodore Roosevelt
The Builders Association of Victoria is a non-profit trade
association serving Victoria and the surrounding counties
affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and
Texas Association of Builders. Chartered in 1952, Builders
Association of Victoria represents and unites its members in
the housing, remodeling, commercial and associated
businesses.
We:
· Serve as the voice of the building industry and are a proactive
participant in the legislative and regulatory processes;
· Provide industry information and education to our members
and the public; and
· Enhance the professional standards and image of our members.
· Continue to improve conditions in the building industry by
promoting a balance between responsible growth and
environmental issues to provide the citizens with safe, quality
and cost-effective housing; and to encourage a sound
economic future for the counties the Association serves.
“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or
industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to
withhold his support from an organization that is striving to
improve conditions with his sphere.” —Theodore Roosevelt
- Business
While the State of Texas does not require contractors to be licensed, builders should check with the applicable city, county and/or Homeowner Association regarding any local regulations regarding contractor oversight. Additionally, contractors should note that many trades are regulated by the State of Texas and/or local authorities.
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As a member of TAB, you have access to programs and services that are not available to the general public. Some are discounted or enhanced for TAB members and provide revenue back to TAB and your local HBA. Builder members can save a minimum of $500 and an average of $5,500 a year by taking advantage of TAB’s various programs and services. View the PDFs for a snapshot of TAB membership benefits:
