Homebuilding is essential to meet growing housing demand and stabilize prices. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged, keeping prices high. In Fort Worth, TX, monthly building permits in 2025 ranged from 913 to 3,254, with 1,069 permits issued in January 2026. Nationwide, permits ranged from 1.33 million to 1.48 million monthly in 2025, with 1.39 million in January 2026. Supply remains below needed levels, keeping prices elevated.