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Tax Incentives That Multiply the Benefits of NAHB’s Vehicle Savings Programs
When it comes to running a construction or trade business, every dollar matters. Between payroll, materials, and equipment, your vehicle costs can quickly become one of the biggest expenses.
That’s why combining the benefits of Section 179 tax deductions with… Continue reading
NAHB HBCU Cohort Prepares Students for Success in Construction
NAHB’s third annual Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student Leadership program held a three-day learning, networking and development meeting in Washington, D.C. The program is a key initiative to help educate and inspire the next generation of building professionals.… Continue reading
NAHB Grants Fuel Hands-On Learning for Future Builders
Each October, the home building industry celebrates Careers in Construction Month, a time to recognize the professionals in the field and spotlight opportunities available for the next generation. This is the second story in a weekly series highlighting the… Continue reading
Make Fire Prevention Part of Your Jobsite Safety Culture
October 5-11 is National Fire Prevention Week, an annual public outreach and awareness campaign by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The NFPA focus this year is on the safe use and disposal of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries commonly found… Continue reading
NAHB’s Monthly Update Features Government Shutdown Talking Points
To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. Some highlights for this month include issue updates and talking points related to:
- How the government shutdown will impact housing;
- New tariffs… Continue reading
NAHB Awards Deadline Extended to Oct. 20
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Fast Money, Fewer Headaches | NAHB
Every builder knows the grind.
The average new home requires over 300,000 components and coordination with more than 100 companies. With schedules already hanging by a thread, the last thing you… Continue reading
Podcast: What’s Ahead for New and Existing Housing Markets
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, COO Paul Lopez is joined by NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale to delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of today’s housing… Continue reading
Vermont Executive Order Addresses Builders’ Top Priorities
Two Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association (VBRA) members stood with Gov. Phil Scott on Sept. 17 as he signed Executive Order No. 06-25, which takes effect immediately and addresses regulatory barriers, permitting challenges and energy code standards in the… Continue reading
Get National Resources for Local Issues with NAHB’s Legal Action Fund
NAHB’s Legal Action Fund provides support for members facing critical legal challenges that directly impede their ability to develop land and build homes. The current deadline to apply for support is October 28.
Since 2020, more than $450,000 has been… Continue reading
HBA of Va. Provides Grant Funding for Local Workforce Development Programming
Each October, the home building industry celebrates Careers in Construction Month, a time to recognize the professionals in the field and spotlight opportunities available for the next generation. This is the first story in a weekly series highlighting the… Continue reading
How the Government Shutdown Will Affect Housing
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The White House and Republican and Democratic congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding on Tuesday, resulting in a shutdown of most federal government functions at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct.… Continue reading
New Tariffs on Lumber, Wood Product Imports Add Headwinds to Housing Market
In a move that will raise housing costs, the U.S. Commerce Department today imposed a 10% tariff on all timber and lumber imports and an additional 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and furniture after announcing that it found that imports… Continue reading
NAHB Is Expanding Leadership Development Opportunities Across the Country
Industry professionals across the country encounter a wide variety of opportunities and challenges, many of which are specific to their region. To help prepare the leaders of state and local associations who support those industry pros, NAHB continues to collaborate… Continue reading
Fall Membership Recruitment Competition is Under Way
The 2025 Fall Recruitment Competition, powered by LG Pro Builder, is off to the races as Builder and Associate members compete to recruit as many new members as possible.
The winners of the contest, which spans from Sept. 1 to… Continue reading
Massachusetts Advocacy Efforts Place Development on the Fast Track
Massachusetts is facing a housing deficit, and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA) continues to work with legislative leaders to find solutions. On Sept. 9, Gov. Maura Healey released draft regulations that would speed up housing development… Continue reading
Students Can Register Now for Career-Forming Competition at IBS
The best and brightest young talents in construction are set to compete at the NAHB Student Competition during the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando. The competition is an opportunity for up-and-comers to apply their skills to real construction… Continue reading
Podcast: Countdown to Shutdown – Will Congress Act?
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the potential of a government shutdown, the latest economic data, and upcoming events NAHB members don’t want to miss.
The question looming in… Continue reading
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets
In a move that could raise construction costs, President Trump on Sept. 25 announced he would impose a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, along with a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, effective on Oct. 1.
Trump… Continue reading
Iowa HBA Showcases Student-Built Projects to Support Trades Education
For three years, the Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association‘s (QCBRA) Trades for Tomorrow initiative has supported student-built projects to raise awareness of the importance of trades education. The annual initiative helps local high school trades programs to build… Continue reading
Apply Today: NAHB Awards Programs Open Through Oct. 6
Don’t miss your chance to enter NAHB’s prestigious awards programs, which highlight the best and brightest in the home building industry in a variety of categories.
The deadline to apply for the following programs is Monday, Oct. 6:… Continue reading
5 Key Principles for Avoiding Costly Pitfalls in Construction and Renovation
Delays, rework, and measurement errors remain some of the most common and expensive challenges on both residential and commercial projects. Even small errors in layout or material estimation can quickly escalate into significant financial losses, from wasted labor hours to… Continue reading
How to Secure Qualified Leads to Sustain Your Market Growth
Future home sales expectations hit a six-month high in September after rumblings that the Federal Reserve would cut federal funds. Those expectations came to fruition on Sept. 17 as the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee voted to reduce the short-term… Continue reading
2026 Remodeled Show Home Goes Light on Demolition, Heavy on Efficiency
The scale of remodeling projects can range from small cosmetic updates to extensive overhauls. The New American Remodel® 2026 lands somewhere in the middle, taking a “soft remodel” approach that will revitalize the home and still retain much of its… Continue reading
New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August
A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month.
Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August, to a seasonally adjusted… Continue reading
NAHB Members: Join the Housing Industry’s Attorney Network
Doing business with fellow members is a core value of the NAHB Federation. To strengthen that commitment, NAHB is building a network of attorney members to assist peers with legal services.
Across the country, members face both unprecedented challenges and… Continue reading
HUD Cuts All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums to 25 Basis Points
In an important win for NAHB members, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that effective Oct. 1, it is reducing the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) for all multifamily programs to 25 basis points.
The Department of Housing and… Continue reading
What Do You Predict for the Housing Industry in 2026?
These are challenging times for the home building industry, but what will 2026 bring for your business? Share your insights and predictions for the coming year by completing Pro Builder’s 2026 Housing Forecast Survey.
Complete the survey by Oct. 8… Continue reading
9 Strong Associate Job Fields to Consider as a Career Path
With salaries on the rise and plenty of available jobs, now is a great time for students or for anyone to make a career change to pursue a career in construction.
Job openings have remained steady in construction in 2025,… Continue reading
Chance of Government Shutdown Grows as Senate Fails to Pass Stopgap Spending Bills
In two votes today, the Senate blocked Republican-led and Democratic-led plans to keep the government funded, increasing the odds that a government shutdown will occur at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1.
Prior to the votes, NAHB sent a letter to… Continue reading
Women Represent Highest Share of Construction Industry Personnel in 20 Years
Although the construction industry continues to face a shortage of skilled labor, the portion of women in construction is growing. In 2024, women represented 11.2% of the construction workforce, the highest share in two decades.
Share of Women in… Continue reading
Streamlining Supply Chains Through Strategic Partnerships
NAHB is home to more than 140,000 members working together to strengthen the home building industry. The value of utilizing this strong membership network is critical to the continued growth… Continue reading
NAHB Members: Apply Now for 2026 Committees and Council Boards
NAHB relies on volunteer leaders to provide their knowledge and guidance to develop policy to support the home building industry. Members interested in serving the housing industry are encouraged to apply to one of NAHB’s committees or council board of… Continue reading
Register Now for NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meeting
NAHB committee and council members, delegates to the Leadership Council, members of the Board of Directors, and executive officers should make plans now to attend the Fall Leadership Meeting, Nov. 17-19, at the Hyatt Regency in Denver.
You can view… Continue reading
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Housing and the Economy
After keeping rates steady through most of 2025, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee (FOMC) voted at its September meeting to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the target federal funds rate down to 4.25%.
Fed… Continue reading
Strength in Numbers: The Power of Professional Women in Building Councils
Professional Women in Building (PWB) councils of all sizes are helping reshape the narrative in the home building industry nationwide. They provide spaces where women not only thrive professionally, but also build lasting relationships and advocate for meaningful change. In… Continue reading
Housing Starts Remain Soft Ahead of Fed Meeting
Challenging affordability conditions continue to act as headwinds for the housing sector, but the industry could see lower interest rates in the near future with the Federal Reserve expected to cut short-term interest rates this afternoon.
Overall housing starts decreased… Continue reading
Tradeswomen Paving Their Own Way
Expanding the construction workforce to include more women is a work in progress. Making up just 11% of total employment within the industry, the number of women working in trade roles is even smaller at 2.8%, according to NAHB’s Eye… Continue reading
Kansas City Builder Testifies Against Energy Code Mandates
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The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) called on Congress today to oppose energy code mandates that raise the cost of housing and do very little to increase energy efficiency for home owners.… Continue reading
Builder Confidence Steady but Future Sales Expectations Hit Six-Month High
Builder sentiment levels remained unchanged in September but lower mortgage rates and expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon cut the federal funds rate led to higher future sale expectations in the coming months.
Builder confidence in the market for… Continue reading
NAHB Joins Housing Leaders to Endorse Principles of Housing Affordability
NAHB has joined a diverse coalition of nearly 60 housing experts, advocates and industry leaders to endorse four key principles aimed at increasing the supply of housing. The “Principles for Enhancing Housing Availability and Affordability” was developed by… Continue reading
The Impact of the Professional Women in Building Leadership Grant
Now more than ever, women play a critical role in shaping the future of the home building industry. NAHB’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council is dedicated to breaking down barriers and opening doors in this male-dominated field.
While there… Continue reading
Associate Award Winners Share Meaning Behind Their Win
Associate members are vital contributors to the home building industry whose work includes construction suppliers, service providers and manufacturers. Their efforts help make the American dream a reality for millions.
Every year, NAHB honors two of the association’s top associate… Continue reading
Outdoor Trend: Are Patios on the Decline?
For the first time in 15 years, the share of new homes with patios declined in 2024, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the Survey of Construction. Of the roughly 1 million single-family homes started during the year,… Continue reading
Builders’ Guide to Keeping Job Sites and Communities Prepared
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual federal initiative to raise awareness and equip individuals, businesses and communities with the tools they need to prepare for disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated this year’s theme as “Preparedness… Continue reading
2026 Best of IBS Awards Open
Each year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recognizes the outstanding building products and services from exhibiting companies in nine categories with the Best of IBS Awards:
- Best Business Solution Software
- Best Energy Efficient Product … Continue reading
Who are NAHB’s Remodeler Members?
Remodelers constitute nearly one quarter of NAHB’s membership. Twenty-one percent of builder members listed residential remodeling as their primary business activity in the 2024 Member Census. Most of these companies are small, operating with five employees.
In 2024, the median… Continue reading
Treasury Releases Preliminary List of Jobs Eligible for “No Tax On Tips”
“No tax on tips,” alongside “no tax on overtime,” are two of the most publicized tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Related: What to Know about “No Tax on Overtime” and “No Tax on Tips”
“No tax… Continue reading
NAHB Scores Job Corps Victories Amid House Funding Cuts
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted yesterday to cut fiscal year 2026 funding for Job Corps to $880 million from the current $1.7 billion. The bill passed strictly on party lines.
However, an NAHB-supported amendment offered by Reps. Lauren Underwood… Continue reading
NAHB Calls on Congress to Protect Energy Choice
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to help ease the housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that preserve energy choice, ensure access to a full range of appliances and maintain flexibility in building energy codes… Continue reading
Why Land Deals Fall Apart — and How to Protect Your Pipeline
Do you have a clear view of your land acquisition pipeline today? Which builders are quietly assembling tracts next door — and how soon will you know before those growth corridors become crowded?
For home builders and land acquisition teams,… Continue reading
Industry to Celebrate Professional Women in Building Week Sept. 15-19
NAHB’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week will take place Sept. 15-19, 2025, celebrating women as a vital part of the residential construction industry. Join NAHB for a week of inspiring content, including Shop Talks, a webinar, blog posts and… Continue reading
How NAHB Has Helped Associate Members
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NAHB’s Associate members constitute a large portion of the home building industry including subcontrators, manufacturers and accountants. Their tireless work is vital to the industry’s success and for the support of builders.
As part of… Continue reading
Job Growth Slowed Sharply in August
Job growth slowed sharply in August, and the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years. The latest jobs report, along with downward revisions to previous months’ data, indicates a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market.… Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Hit 10-Month Low in August
Average mortgage rates in August continued their steady decline and are now at their lowest rate since last November. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.59%, 13 basis points (bps) lower than July. Meanwhile, the 15-year… Continue reading
Home Building Lot Shortage Continues
Although shortages are not quite as widespread as they were in 2021, obtaining lots remains a challenge for many home builders, according to recent results from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey.
In special questions on the… Continue reading
Open Construction Jobs Rise in July
The count of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry increased in July, per the June Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) as the national labor market cooled.
The number of open jobs for the… Continue reading
Project Funding Crisis: How Top Builders Secure Money When Others Can’t
For the 14th straight quarter, builder credit conditions have tightened, according to a recent NAHB survey.
This isn’t a blip. It’s a pattern.
Many banks are requiring more cash upfront, piling on stricter covenants and dragging out approvals —… Continue reading
How Building Codes Can – and Can’t – Help in Floods
The devastating flash floods in Central Texas in July were the latest in a string of tragic flooding incidents involving rivers and streams. As with the mountain river floods in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, many people are wondering how… Continue reading
NAHB Kicks Off Associate Member Appreciation Month 2025
NAHB is celebrating the successes and contributions of its roughly 70,000 Associate members during September for the annual Associate Member Appreciation Month.
Associate members comprise nearly two-thirds of NAHB’s membership and represent numerous specialties including financial services, retail and wholesale,… Continue reading
NAHB International Builders’ Show Registration Opens for Final Time in Orlando
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world.
The show will return to Orlando, Fla., for… Continue reading
Single-Family Construction Down in Large Metros, Up in Rural Areas
In a sign of a soft housing market, single-family construction posted declines in nearly every geographic region in the second quarter of 2025, with the largest percentage drop of 3.8% occurring in large metro, suburban counties where most permit activity… Continue reading
Promote Mental Health Best Practices During Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Join NAHB in recognizing Construction Suicide Prevention Week (CSPW), Sept. 8-12. This annual campaign aims to spread mental health awareness for workers in the construction industry.
Construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a… Continue reading
Mapping Impact Fee Statutes Across the U.S.
NAHB has developed a new state-by-state map of impact fee enabling statutes designed to give builders, policymakers and housing advocates a clearer picture of where and how these fees are authorized across the country.
This resource is part of NAHB’s… Continue reading
NAHB’s Monthly Update Features Canadian Lumber Duties Talking Points
To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. Some highlights for this month include issue updates and talking points related to:
- anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Canadian lumber imports;
- two… Continue reading
Podcast: Congressional Priorities and the “Trump Economy” Heading into Fall
On the latest episode of NAHB podcast Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss how the rest of the year looks as Congress gets ready to return to Washington next week.
The first order of… Continue reading
The Offsite Construction Market Share Flattens Nationally in 2024
In 2024, 28,000 single-family homes were built using modular or panelized/pre-cut construction methods out of 1,019,000 total single-family homes completed, making the total market share for offsite construction just 3%, according to the Census Bureau Survey of Construction data and… Continue reading
Townhouse Construction Hits Record Market Share
Townhouse construction expanded more than 9% on a year-over-year basis per data from the second quarter of 2025.
According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the second… Continue reading
7 Key Principles for Universal Design
Universal design is a broad term that involves the craft of designing, remodeling, or building a home that’s usable, accessible, comfortable, and safe for people of all ages and abilities — without calling unnecessary attention to itself. And it’s a… Continue reading
Nominate Exemplary Members for 2026 National Housing Center Awards
The National Housing Center Board of Governors is seeking nominations for NAHB’s two highest honors: Membership in the National Housing Hall of Fame and the Exemplary Service in Home Building award.
- The National Housing Hall of Fame was established in… Continue reading
NAHB Census Reveals Small Businesses Continue to Drive Home Building
New figures from NAHB highlight the enduring role of small businesses in the residential construction industry. According to the latest NAHB member census, most builder members continue to operate on a modest scale amid a housing industry facing affordability challenges,… Continue reading
Housing Remains a Critical Media Topic
NAHB helped ensure housing was at the forefront of discussions during last year’s presidential election and continues to provide thought leadership on housing in the media, from TV broadcasts to industry podcasts.
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and other senior leaders… Continue reading
New Home Sales Flat as Affordability Concerns Persist
High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers during this summer season.
Sales of newly built single-family homes edged 0.6% lower in July, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000… Continue reading
Powell Appears to Signal Rate Cuts Due to Evolving Circumstances
While acknowledging that ongoing uncertainty complicates policymaking, Federal Reserve Chair Powell gave a mostly green light for monetary policy easing in September, following a policy pause that has lasted since the end of last year.
Noting that inflation remains elevated,… Continue reading
NAHB Members See Big Savings in 2025 with New Discounts on Business Tools, Automobiles
Whether you’re looking to cut business costs or make smarter personal purchases, the NAHB Member Savings Program offers a wide variety of exclusive benefits. And in 2025, NAHB unveiled several new savings opportunities designed to make membership even more valuable.… Continue reading
Santa Fe Students Build ‘Tiny’ Homes to Test Energy Efficiency Codes
To benefit the community and provide students hands-on construction experience, the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association (SFAHBA) recently completed the Northern New Mexico Ice Box Challenge. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity and YouthWorks, a local nonprofit… Continue reading
New and Existing Homes Remain Largely Unaffordable in Second Quarter
While new homes remain largely unaffordable, builder efforts to improve housing affordability paid dividends in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI). The… Continue reading
Custom Home Building Grows as Broader Housing Market Struggles
An analysis of census data by NAHB economists shows that custom home building grew 4% in the second quarter of 2025 as high interest rates and home prices suppress demand for traditional spec home production.
There were 54,000 total custom… Continue reading
Greater Kansas City HBA Sends a Message to Local Officials: Let Builders Build
As the cost of housing rises and regulations continue to mount, the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) has launched a regional public awareness campaign – “Let Builders Build” – that spotlights how burdensome regulations, inefficient local zoning… Continue reading
Gas Bans Impact Housing Affordability as Electric Rates Soar
The cost of running air conditioning in the summer heat isn’t the only reason that home owners and renters might be experiencing higher-than-usual electric bills. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential electricity prices in America are surging,… Continue reading
Single-Family Starts Edge Higher but Affordability Challenges Persist
Single-family housing starts posted a modest gain in July as builders continue to contend with challenging housing affordability conditions and a host of supply-side headwinds, including labor shortages, elevated construction costs and inefficient regulatory costs.
Led by solid multifamily production,… Continue reading
Mixed Signals: Single-Family Permits Slump While Multifamily Permits Rise
Single-family housing permits continued a downhill trend for the sixth month in a row in June, while an uptick in multifamily permits suggests a potentially stabilizing trend, though it’s important to note its volatility. The housing market’s mixed signals —… Continue reading
Builder Confidence Plateaus at Relatively Low Level
Elevated mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and ongoing supply-side challenges continued to act as a drag on builder confidence in August, as sentiment levels remain in a holding pattern at a low level.
Builder confidence in the market for newly… Continue reading
Home Resiliency Programs May Help Lower the Cost of Home Insurance
Natural disasters have been increasing in frequency and severity over the last decade. Meanwhile, state insurance regulators have struggled to address the challenges associated with inadequate coverage and excessive premiums for single-family and multifamily dwellings. As a result, home insurance… Continue reading
Successful BUILD-PAC Events Raise $140,000
Home builders associations (HBAs) across the United States are raising funds for BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s bipartisan political arm, during its 2025-26 cycle. BUILD-PAC supports the election of pro-housing and pro-building candidates for federal office.
These two recent HBA events raised… Continue reading
NAHB Releases New Housing Favorability Assessment for HBAs
HBAs are all too familiar with barriers to boosting the local housing supply, from impact fees to moratoriums. When it comes down to it, local regulations and unofficial policies that have become “standard practice” play an outsized role in determining… Continue reading
NAHB Spotlights Housing Affordability Issues at National and Local Level
Housing affordability remains a prominent issue, with the median home of a new home at roughly $460,000 and 70% of U.S. households unable to afford a $400,000 home. Tight inventory continues to push up prices for existing homes — which… Continue reading
How Remodelers Can Capitalize On The State of The Housing Market
The housing affordability crisis in conjunction with an aging housing stock is signaling a high demand for remodels. With nearly half of owner-occupied houses in the U.S. built before 1980, home owners are choosing to invest in updating… Continue reading
Which Foundation Type Is Most Common in Your Region?
In 2024, 73% of new single-family homes started were built on slab foundations, according to NAHB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC). Although this was a modest year-over-year increase of 0.6 percentage points, it continues the… Continue reading
Core Inflation Accelerates Amid Tariff Pressure
Inflation held steady at 2.7% in July as food and energy prices remained subdued and offset increases in service prices, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy, picked… Continue reading
2026 Show Home Takes Shape in Orlando
Construction is moving full-speed ahead on The New American Home 2026 (TNAH), one of two official show homes of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Located in Winter Park, Fla., this ambitious project is implementing cutting-edge design while sticking… Continue reading
3 Reasons to Attend the 2026 International Builders’ Show
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the premier event for the residential construction industry, bringing together tens of thousands of industry professionals and 1,700+ top manufacturers and suppliers every year.
Registration opens Sept. 2 for IBS 2026, taking place… Continue reading
America’s Housing Supply Crisis: Is the Suburban Frontier Closing?
The American housing market is facing a persistent shortage of inventory. Home prices have reached historic highs, and affordability has declined. Normally, in response to higher prices, housing supply would increase. However, new home construction has not kept pace with… Continue reading
Canadian Lumber Duties Hit 35% — And May Go Higher Soon
The U.S. Commerce Department announced today that it is more than doubling its countervailing duties on Canadian lumber imports from 6.74% to 14.63%.
This move comes just two weeks after the Commerce Department announced it is nearly tripling its anti-dumping… Continue reading
Lumber Talking Points Featured in NAHB’s Monthly Update
To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. Some highlights for this month include issue updates and talking points related to:
- An increase in Canadian lumber tariffs;
- An overview recent… Continue reading
Podcast: Federal Home Loan Bank Leader Shares Insights into Current Mortgage Market
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Council of Federal Home Loan Banks CEO Ryan Donovan to spotlight how the home loan bank system can support housing development,… Continue reading
What to Know about Opportunity Zone Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Opportunity Zones were established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a temporary, place-based tax incentive to spur economic investment in distressed communities. Tax benefits for new investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) were set to expire… Continue reading
Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter, Especially for Subsidized Affordable Housing
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the second quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production… Continue reading
NAHB Commends Regulatory and Legislative Actions to Strengthen LIHTC
Two recent regulatory and legislative actions that have the strong backing of NAHB will significantly expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and allow builders to produce more affordable rental housing that the nation sorely needs.
In… Continue reading
Develop and Strengthen Your Safety Plan During OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
Join NAHB and OSHA in celebrating this year’s Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 11-17, to recognize the importance of workplace health and safety programs and share ideas on how to keep workers safe.
This year’s Safe + Sound Week… Continue reading