As 2025 drew to a close, Texas continued to demonstrate its position as one of the nation’s most resilient and expansion‑oriented housing markets. Based on the latest HBW construction permit data, the state’s four major metropolitan regions (Houston, Dallas, Austin, … Continue reading
Category Archives: residential construction
As mentioned in my previous post, HBW’s annual reports are here, and I am here for it. While annual data may sound overwhelming at first, HBW’s reports make it easy to review and gather the information that is most important … Continue reading
November 2025 Residential Construction Data | source: HBW construction data reports Florida’s residential construction sector closed November 2025 with continued momentum, underscoring the state’s structural demand drivers: sustained population growth, demographic migration, and long-term housing undersupply. According to construction data … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we examined new home construction activity across Texas using November 2025 residential construction permit data compiled by HBW. In the report, we identified 4,919 new residential permits on record across the state’s four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading
Based on HBW Building Permit Data for Major Metro Areas The residential construction sector in Texas demonstrated steady momentum in November 2025, with permit activity across the state’s four largest metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) reflecting continued … Continue reading
Based exclusively on HBW building permit data Residential construction activity across Florida remained steady during the month of November, according to the latest HBW construction data reports. As always, it is important to underscore that these figures reflect only the … Continue reading
Last week, we examined Texas home construction through the lens of permit activity, highlighting the sheer scale of residential development across the state. In October 2025 alone, 4,341 new residential construction permits were added to the HBW database for Texas, … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data for Texas, last month (October) reflected a month-over-month dip in new housing development across the major metropolitan areas of Texas. While monthly figures provide only a snapshot of the market, the … Continue reading
Florida’s residential construction sector demonstrated steady performance in October 2025, with notable differences in permit volume, project valuation, and regional market dynamics across the state’s five principal metropolitan areas. According to HBW’s latest construction data reports, a total of 6,125 … Continue reading
According to HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction in Texas has seen a modest contraction through the third quarter of 2025, with 60,129 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database—a 2% year-over-year decline compared to … Continue reading