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December 1, 2023
Significant changes within the multifamily housing sector will soon take place. The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) was finalized ... KEEP READING... December 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that would require public housing agencies (PHA) ... KEEP READING... December 1, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a series of six webinars over the next several weeks on the ... KEEP READING... November 30, 2023
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced today that it will not rescind the existing combined countervailing and antidumping duties ... KEEP READING... November 30, 2023
NAHB is reminding all business owners to work with their tax professionals to ensure you are prepared for the new ... KEEP READING... November 30, 2023
The flagship exhibit of the upcoming International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, The New American Home® 2024 is in the ... KEEP READING... November 30, 2023
With much of the United States experiencing the first arctic blast of the season, it’s a good time to review ... KEEP READING... November 29, 2023
NAHB’s 2023 Builder and Associate Member Census was sent out this week to help us better understand the composition and ... KEEP READING... November 29, 2023
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Nov. 28 announced its loan limits for 2024. The nationwide rise in median home ... KEEP READING... November 28, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that the maximum baseline conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie ... KEEP READING... November 28, 2023
A motorized and lighted pergola, keyless smart doors for homes, and software that can design and price a home before ... KEEP READING... November 28, 2023
NAHB’s Board of Directors will convene virtually for its 2023 Winter Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 ... KEEP READING... November 27, 2023
To help home builders associations and members become a trusted resource for housing-related information in their community, NAHB has new ... KEEP READING... November 27, 2023
Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62% in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and ... KEEP READING... November 24, 2023
The Home Builders Institute continues to expand its trades training programs into secondary schools across the country with generous funding ... KEEP READING... November 24, 2023
As a residential construction industry expert, increasing your visibility and credibility can be valuable tools for the success of your ... KEEP READING... November 22, 2023
For remodelers looking to elevate their businesses in the new year, staying on top of the latest housing trends is ... KEEP READING... November 22, 2023
Throughout the year, the Home Builders Institute (HBI) builds careers and changes lives through free trades training programs across the ... KEEP READING... November 22, 2023
The construction industry has a serious need for accurate, local and real-time pricing data. Verisk, a data analytics and technology ... KEEP READING... November 21, 2023
With Spike Appreciation Month in full swing and the race to become one of nine winners of Signature Kitchen Suites’ ... KEEP READING... July 27, 2023
The White House today announced a Housing Supply Action Plan that it said would ease restrictive and costly land use ... KEEP READING... July 27, 2023
NAHB is continuing its ongoing battle to rein in excessive regulations and overzealous federal regulators. Most recently on the legal ... KEEP READING... July 27, 2023
OSHA last week published a final rule amending its workplace injury and illness recordkeeping regulation to require certain employers to ... KEEP READING... July 26, 2023
Every NAHB member at one point in their career has encountered a challenge that can be overcome by being connected ... KEEP READING... July 26, 2023
Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs put a damper on new home sales last month.
Sales of newly built, single-family ... KEEP READING... July 25, 2023
Next month will be back-to-school time for many students across the country, and now is a great time to take ... KEEP READING... July 25, 2023
While U.S. homeownership rates have been rising since 2015 and received an extra boost during the post-pandemic housing boom, they ... KEEP READING... July 24, 2023
With one slight change to his floor plan schematic, architect Ryan White increased the production of a new single-family project ... KEEP READING... July 24, 2023
NAHB’s Senior Officers will host a series of Virtual Townhall Meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the times listed below.
The ... KEEP READING... July 21, 2023
The lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor to expanding home construction and improving housing inventory and ... KEEP READING... July 21, 2023
In his biweekly newsletter Eye on the Economy, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provided the following overview of the housing ... KEEP READING... July 20, 2023
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2024 funding bill, ... KEEP READING... July 20, 2023
For the past four decades, NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards (BALA) have celebrated the value and importance of good ... KEEP READING... July 20, 2023
Rick Wajda, chief executive officer of the Indiana Builders Association, told Congress today that the “primary challenge to the building ... KEEP READING... July 19, 2023
The Biden administration announced today that it is taking on so-called “junk fees” in rental housing in order to lower ... KEEP READING... July 19, 2023
Single-family production fell back after four straight monthly gains as elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates led to a ... KEEP READING... July 18, 2023
In the latest presentation from the BizTools Video Series, “Before Disaster Strikes, Prepare Your Business,” Jonathan Falk, NAHB’s field specialist ... KEEP READING... July 18, 2023
On the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, co-hosts CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez record from New York ... KEEP READING... July 18, 2023
Low existing inventory that is keeping demand solid for new homes helped to push builder confidence up in July even ... KEEP READING... July 17, 2023
A record heat wave is causing the mercury to hit triple digits on many jobsites across the country. Ensuring employees ... KEEP READING... July 17, 2023
Continuing a trend of slowing price growth that began in 2022, overall prices of building materials were unchanged in June, ... KEEP READING... July 14, 2023
In a move strongly opposed by NAHB, House Republican appropriators are proposing to eliminate the Department of Labor’s Job Corps ... KEEP READING... July 14, 2023
Home Innovation Research Labs and the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory recently released a new guide to help identify ... KEEP READING... July 14, 2023
NAHB committee and council members, delegates to the Leadership Council, members of the Board of Directors, and executive officers should ... KEEP READING... July 14, 2023
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today told Congress that burdensome government regulations and mandates which support environmental, social ... KEEP READING... July 13, 2023
NAHB has partnered with the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., to collaborate on housing industry initiatives and ramp up ... KEEP READING... July 13, 2023
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting ... KEEP READING... July 12, 2023
Construction workers suffer traumatic brain injuries at a higher rate than workers in any other occupation. That problem has many ... KEEP READING... July 12, 2023
For those who are looking to rent their next home—and want to find something fast—the South and the Midwest regions ... KEEP READING... July 11, 2023
Construction of The New American Home 2024, the official exhibit home of the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), is ... KEEP READING... July 11, 2023
The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy moved lower in May, falling to 9.8 million. While ongoing ... KEEP READING... July 10, 2023
Pro Builder recently released its annual Housing Giants list based on builder production in 2022, which included several NAHB members.
Source ... KEEP READING... July 10, 2023
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program ... KEEP READING... July 7, 2023
A strong foundation is essential to the safety and longevity of any home. In most cases, the type of foundation ... KEEP READING... July 7, 2023
In this month’s Chairman’s Update, NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey recaps the success of the recent Legislative Conference, which featured more ... KEEP READING... July 7, 2023
Learn from some of the most experienced and successful industry pros alongside other NAHB members, all from the comfort of ... KEEP READING... July 7, 2023
In Montana, 5th and 6th grade students learned to measure twice and cut once this summer. This essential life lesson ... KEEP READING... July 6, 2023
As the search for sustainable home building materials expands, some are looking at a head-turning option: cannabis. The use of ... KEEP READING... July 6, 2023
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provided the following housing market overview in his biweekly newsletter Eye on the Economy.
Markets are ... KEEP READING... July 6, 2023
The 2022 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau shows that the average completion time of a single-family house ... KEEP READING... July 5, 2023
The flight path for custom builders and remodelers can be turbulent. Luckily, experts Vince Butler, CAPS, GMB, GMR, and Doug ... KEEP READING... July 5, 2023
Importers or purchasers of Canadian softwood lumber products who have been impacted by antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) are encouraged ... KEEP READING... July 5, 2023
NAHB’s latest resource on inclusionary zoning is now available. Prepared by Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, “Policy, Practical, and Legal ... KEEP READING... July 3, 2023
Every build or remodeling project comes with risk no matter how experienced your team is. That’s why it’s important to ... KEEP READING... July 3, 2023
This July marks the 12th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. NAHB Log and Timber Homes Council members and builders ... KEEP READING... June 30, 2023
In the latest episode of the Housing Developments podcast, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez take a look ... KEEP READING... June 30, 2023
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA) recently released a report, “Public Policy for Net Zero Homes and ... KEEP READING... June 30, 2023
The IBS Scholarship Program is a remarkable opportunity for emerging residential construction professionals to attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) ... KEEP READING... June 29, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published its 2023 first quarter data for the Uniform Appraisal Data (UAD) Aggregate ... KEEP READING... June 29, 2023
NAHB is partnering with Ivory Innovations and MOD X on an educational webinar — “Catalyzing Innovation in Offsite Construction,” taking ... KEEP READING... June 29, 2023
NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey issued a letter this week to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of ... KEEP READING... June 28, 2023
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced increases to the threshold for large multifamily loans from $75 million to $120 ... KEEP READING... June 28, 2023
At the 2023 Spring Leadership Meeting, NAHB’s State and Local Government Affairs Committee awarded seven HBAs with financial assistance through ... KEEP READING... June 28, 2023
The Building Systems Housing Summit — the premier conference dedicated to offsite construction — will take place Oct. 15-17 at ... KEEP READING... June 27, 2023
Following passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in December 2022, federal agencies have updated several of their workplace posters ... KEEP READING... June 27, 2023
A lack of existing inventory coupled with solid consumer demand helped to boost new home sales in May to their ... KEEP READING... June 26, 2023
With the installation of windows, plumbing and roofing all well underway, The New American Home 2024 is off to an ... KEEP READING... June 26, 2023
The Baldwin County Home Builders Association (BCHBA) recently completed its first Baldwin Girls Build Camp to introduce local girls to ... KEEP READING... June 23, 2023
The House today passed the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act, legislation that would block the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ... KEEP READING... June 23, 2023
Fixture and appliance outlet boxes provide many benefits during plumbing installations for sinks, toilets, washing machines and ice makers that ... KEEP READING... June 23, 2023
At the 2023 NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting, the Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the NAHB Legal Action Committee ... KEEP READING... June 23, 2023
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During a June 22 congressional hearing on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) FY ... KEEP READING... June 22, 2023
Several industry leaders were recently honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony ... KEEP READING... June 22, 2023
Remodelers now have a unique opportunity to see how their business stacks up against the competition with a new publication ... KEEP READING... June 22, 2023
The annual State of the Nation’s Housing report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Study (JCHS) highlights the growing ... KEEP READING... June 22, 2023
As noted in this recent post, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee maintained the federal funds rate at a top ... KEEP READING... June 21, 2023
In the latest episode of the Housing Developments podcast, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss two positive ... KEEP READING... June 21, 2023
NAHB and three other organizations are calling on the Supreme Court to consider whether a New York rent control law ... KEEP READING... June 20, 2023
For this month’s Chairman’s Update, Alicia Huey appears on the National Mall at the Innovative Housing Showcase, co-hosted by NAHB ... KEEP READING... June 20, 2023
Trenching accidents almost always involve an unthinkable event that can lead to injury or death: Being buried alive. But every ... KEEP READING... June 20, 2023
How much profit is your business really making? Are you juggling business operations expenses and job expenses correctly? Jake Harris, ... KEEP READING... June 20, 2023
Limited existing inventory combined with solid demand and improving supply chains helped push single-family starts to an 11-month high in ... KEEP READING... June 19, 2023
Solid demand, a lack of existing inventory and improving supply chain efficiency helped shift builder confidence into positive territory for ... KEEP READING... June 16, 2023
In the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez explain NAHB’s position ... KEEP READING... June 16, 2023
It can be challenging to make a living as a contractor. Material costs are constantly on the rise, qualified labor ... KEEP READING... June 16, 2023
At the NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington last week, Scott Ketcham, director of OSHA’s Office of the Directorate of ... KEEP READING... June 16, 2023
NAHB members who were unable to join us in Washington, D.C., last week for the 2023 Spring Leadership Meeting can ... KEEP READING... June 15, 2023
At NAHB’s urging, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced identical House and Senate bills — ... KEEP READING... June 15, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service released a draft regulation and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the new election taxpayers ... KEEP READING... June 15, 2023
Visitors to the National Mall this past weekend had a unique opportunity to see the latest housing innovations firsthand through ... KEEP READING... June 14, 2023
In an important victory for NAHB and common-sense regulatory reform, the House today approved the Regulations from the Executive in ... KEEP READING... June 14, 2023
The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee maintained the federal funds rate at a top target rate of 5.25% at the ... KEEP READING... June 14, 2023
Every week during National Safety Month, NAHB and other partners will focus on a different aspect of jobsite safety. This ... KEEP READING... June 14, 2023
Obtaining lots for new homes remains a challenge for many of NAHB’s builders, but the shortages are not as widespread ... KEEP READING... June 13, 2023
This post has been updated.
After delaying action last week, the House today approved an NAHB-supported gas stove bill and is ... KEEP READING... June 13, 2023
June is Men’s Health Month, and NAHB is excited to announce a pilot partnership with MANUAL, a men’s health and ... KEEP READING... June 13, 2023
NAHB Education is offering some of its most popular live online courses this summer. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn ... KEEP READING...