Missouri homebuilders report dwindling business amid national housing slump

By: Misbahul Haque

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,221

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The housing industry saw a sharp drop in construction starts nationwide in May, both compared with the previous month and with the same period a year earlier. The broader Midwest region showed resilience, but Missouri builders still reported weaker business activity during this time.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, privately owned housing starts across the country fell 15.4% in May compared to April and 8.7% compared to May 2025. The collapse was driven largely …

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