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At the recent 2024 International Builders Show (IBS), NAHB released the 2024 edition of What Home Buyers Really Want, which delves into ever-evolving home buying preferences.

Based on a nationwide survey of recent and prospective home buyers, the new… Continue reading →

April is New Homes Month, and it’s a great opportunity for members and home builder associations to promote the countless benefits of new homes.

NAHB has made it easy to get started by providing a comprehensive toolkit of resources. Highlights… Continue reading →

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its annual income determination for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) communities, which changes the calculation in ways that may make it more difficult for some residents and investors to… Continue reading →

The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), a member of NAHB’s Leading Suppliers Council, recently announced the return of the SBCA Innovation Grant for 2024.

The grant was created to encourage individuals and companies to share their ideas and solutions at… Continue reading →

A well-enforced expense policy can help your business protect its margins from unnecessary expenditures and instill a culture of responsible spending. However, creating and enforcing expense policies can be an administrative challenge. Here are a few steps you can take… Continue reading →

The 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas had its highest attendance in 15 years. And as a sign of the construction industry’s growing appeal among younger generations, IBS also had more than 900 student attendees from around the country.… Continue reading →

As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, builders continue to respond to buyer preferences by constructing smaller homes to place homeownership within reach of families planning to buy a home this year. A National Association of Home… Continue reading →

Builders and remodelers understand the importance of maximizing performance, efficiency and durability in their builds.

In NAHB’s array of April online education courses, learn everything from how to optimize building envelopes to ways you can improve customer relations using contracts… Continue reading →

The International Code Council (ICC) announced last week the results of the appeals process for changes to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which sets energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings.

The appeals process ended three years… Continue reading →

The tragic March 26 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, following a collision with a massive container ship that lost power, is expected to cause supply-chain disruptions.

Imports will not be able to enter the port, and exports… Continue reading →

Energy-efficient homes not only provide energy savings to their residents; they can look good doing it, too. Through a combination of high-tech insulation, energy-efficient utilities and state-of-the-art solar panels, The New American Home (TNAH) 2024 achieved a registered HERS index… Continue reading →

An efficient home sales pitch tailored to match the life experiences and personality traits of the home buyer can make or break a sale. That’s why it’s important to understand the many different buyer demographics, tastes and styles out on… Continue reading →

Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a memo that highlights how the Corps will protect non-jurisdictional features through civil works and regulatory program actions following the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA. Actions include:

• Continuing… Continue reading →

Former NAHB CEO and President Jerry Howard was recently honored for his contributions to the housing industry prior to the International Builders’ Show on February 24 in Las Vegas. Howard was installed to the National Housing Hall of Fame during… Continue reading →

Perhaps the ultimate form of sustainability is imagining new uses for obsolete, distressed, or abandoned buildings. Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure — and with it, often an entire neighborhood — requires creative thinking to successfully… Continue reading →

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 43 states and the District of Columbia in February compared to the previous month, while seven states saw a decrease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 275,000… Continue reading →

A small rise in mortgage rates in February led to a flat reading for new home sales.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February edged 0.3% lower to a 662,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data… Continue reading →

After Congress threatened to entirely eliminate the Job Corps program, lawmakers — thanks largely to the efforts of NAHB — have approved Job Corps funding for $1.76 billion, which maintains its fiscal 2023 funding level.

Also of note, the appropriations… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss key wins for the housing industry, including the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index data, which moved into positive territory, with starts… Continue reading →

The House has approved NAHB-supported legislation that includes several amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process that will provide home builders needed clarity and confidence as they seek federal permits for home building and development projects.

The Creating… Continue reading →

NAHB announced the winners of the 2023 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards during a virtual recognition ceremony on March 21. These awards honor the best in creative development concepts, innovative financing strategies, design, management and marketing in the apartment… Continue reading →

NAHB has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging the agency to modify and clarify key provisions in its proposal to enhance the national apprenticeship system.

DOL proposed significant changes to the national apprenticeship system earlier… Continue reading →

The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held the federal funds rate constant at a top target of 5.5% at the conclusion of its March meeting. The Fed will continue to reduce its balance sheet holdings of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities… Continue reading →

NAHB is hosting a special free webinar series this April to connect home building professionals to federal incentives for energy efficient home construction and improvements made available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Three separate sessions will respectively focus… Continue reading →

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued the following statement after the New Democrat Coalition unveiled its Housing Action Plan:

“NAHB commends the New Democrat Coalition for… Continue reading →

NAHB’s recently launched Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student and Faculty Leadership program hosted its first-ever Black Builder and Mentor Mixer during the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

Held at The New American Home 2024, the event… Continue reading →

As spring rapidly approaches, so does the risk for unexpected severe weather, storms, and flooding across much of the US. Flooding is a particular risk for many communities across the country, as heavy rains can swell rivers and streams or… Continue reading →

Registration is now open for NAHB’s annual membership drive, with prize opportunities for participating home builders associations (HBAs).

From April 1 to June 30, members of local HBAs across the nation participate in the drive by reaching out to coworkers,… Continue reading →

Pent-up demand, moderating interest rates and a lack of existing inventory helped push single-family starts in February to their highest level since April 2022.

Overall housing starts increased 10.7% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million… Continue reading →

March is Women’s History Month. Throughout March, NAHB’s workforce development team will highlight women in the construction industry and how to recruit and retain women in the trades. 

Career exploration begins at an early age. Now more than… Continue reading →

A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above a key marker in March.

Builder confidence in the… Continue reading →

In January 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year to date (YTD) nationwide reached 75,906 — an increase of 43.1% over the January 2023 level of 53,062.

Single-family permits were up in all four regions in January. Permit… Continue reading →

NAHB members who were unable to join us in Las Vegas this February for the leadership meetings at the 2024 International Builders’ Show can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org, including:

• NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz gave his… Continue reading →

Homeownership plays an integral role in a household’s accumulation of wealth. Households who own a primary residence build primary residence equity, while renters have zero residence equity.

In the third quarter of 2023, CoreLogic’s home owner report analysis detailed… Continue reading →

After President Biden called for a new federal tax credit to support first-time home buyers in his State of the Union Address, the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act was introduced in the House and Senate on March 13.

Sponsored by… Continue reading →

The allure of outdoor living has never been stronger, with home builders seeking to meld luxury with practicality to cater to a new generation of home owners. At the forefront of this outdoor trend lies the pergola — a structure… Continue reading →

For more than 30 years, the National Housing Endowment, NAHB’s philanthropic arm, has continued to invest in the residential construction industry, giving back more than $15 million to date.

Since 2009, the signature initiative of the endowment, the Homebuilding Education… Continue reading →

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in January compared to the previous month, while eight states saw a decrease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 229,000… Continue reading →

NAHB continues to move “onwards and upwards” thanks in large part to its leading member recruiter, S. Robert August.

August, founder and president of North Star Synergies, recently surpassed 5,000 Spike credits — which are awarded after a member joins… Continue reading →

President Biden today proposed a $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025, which runs from Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025, that includes several tax hikes as well as many housing provisions designed to increase the housing supply and… Continue reading →

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., today issued the following statement after U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced she is retiring from her Cabinet… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on the Senate today to move quickly to pass the American Families and Workers Act of 2024, legislation that would expand the federal child tax credit and enact a number of other… Continue reading →

March is Women’s History Month. Throughout March, NAHB’s workforce development team will highlight women in the construction industry and how to recruit and retain women in the trades. 

For contractors needing to fill a never-ending labor shortage, the… Continue reading →

Congress has approved its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2024 funding bill, and the measure includes $70.07 billion for HUD.

The T-HUD spending bill maintains critical support for HUD rental assistance programs, which assist nearly… Continue reading →

NAHB mourns the passing of Gopal Ahluwalia, a longtime NAHB staff member, on March 3. He was 94.

Ahluwalia served as vice president of research of NAHB for 32 years, overseeing the research, analytical and data needs of the association.… Continue reading →

To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. An exclusive benefit for NAHB members and local and state association leaders, the Monthly Update provides top-line information on housing economics… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by 2024 NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, who was in Washington, D.C., to attend the State of the Union (SOTU) address following… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauds President Biden for proposing a comprehensive housing plan in his State of the Union address that would help ease the nation’s housing affordability woes and enable more hardworking families to achieve homeownership… Continue reading →

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., attended tonight’s State of the Union address and issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s remarks:

“NAHB commends President Biden for… Continue reading →

Ten associations representing America’s housing providers, lenders and residents today sent a letter to the White House urging caution over a series of counterproductive regulations that would hurt consumers and ultimately exacerbate the shortage of affordable housing nationwide.

The administration’s… Continue reading →

NAHB continues its involvement with Allstates Refractory Contractors, LLC, v. Su, et al. — a case challenging the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s delegation of lawmaking power to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as unconstitutional — as it… Continue reading →

More than 135 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling and community projects were honored last week at the 2023 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) ceremony during the 2024 International Builders’ Show, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)… Continue reading →

Standout project managers who help create stable workplace environments, make wise financial decisions, and lead build teams to success are in high demand.

In NAHB’s upcoming online education courses during the month of March, learn about the essential tools and… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of the 2023 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show held last week in Las Vegas. There were 135 platinum, gold and silver award winners,… Continue reading →

Despite high mortgage rates, limited inventory and strong demand continued to push up home prices, which hit a new all-time high in December.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index (HPI), reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, rose… Continue reading →

Led by larger urban metro markets, single-family growth rates are showing signs of a turnaround as moderating mortgage rates and a lack of existing inventory are contributing to a gradual upward trend, according to the latest findings from the National… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 11th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas last week. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the… Continue reading →

March is Women’s History Month. Throughout March, NAHB’s workforce development team will highlight women who are making contributions to the residential construction industry.

NAHB members often endure several career changes before entering the residential construction industry. Erica Leatham and… Continue reading →

The International Code Council’s 2024-2026 code development cycle is officially underway. This year marks the beginning of a reorganized three-year cycle that will culminate in voting on all code changes at Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote in… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB podcast Housing Developments, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are live on the expo floor at the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Jim and Paul… Continue reading →

To buy time to get a long-term budget deal, Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution that will keep the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and about 20% of the rest of the government funded an additional week through… Continue reading →

More than 76,000 builders, remodelers, developers and other home building professionals filled the exhibit halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the 80th NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, a Worthington, Ohio-based, remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the residential construction industry, today was elected as the 2024 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the… Continue reading →

Buddy Hughes, a Lexington, N.C.-based home builder and developer with more than 45 years of experience in the home building industry, today was elected as the 2024 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the… Continue reading →

Carl Harris, a Wichita, Kan.-based small volume spec and custom home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building, remodeling and light commercial construction industry, today was elected as the 2024 chairman of the National Association… Continue reading →

Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation at the conclusion of its leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

With more than… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized the best in craftsmanship, innovation and excellence in remodeling projects at the NAHB Remodeling Awards celebration held on Wednesday, Feb. 28 during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Awards were… Continue reading →

Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home continues to inch smaller — dropping from 2,479 square feet in 2022 to 2,411 square feet in 2023, the smallest average size in… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored outstanding residential real estate sales, marketing and design, individual achievement and global excellence at the National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as “The Nationals^SM”). The Nationals, sponsored by Wells… Continue reading →

Today the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the recipients of the 18th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2023 SAFE Awards… Continue reading →

Multifamily starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold steady this year.

Multifamily starts totaled 472,000 units in 2023, down 14%… Continue reading →

While higher interest rates pushed single-family starts down in 2022 and 2023, production should move on a gradual upward path in 2024 as the Federal Reserve is on track to cut rates during the second half of the year with… Continue reading →

Home Builders and Remodelers Embrace Greener Practices, Surpassing 2019 Levels

New study reveals surging adoption of water and materials conservation and energy efficiency in building practices

Today, Dodge Construction Network and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) unveiled the… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder magazine, today unveiled the official show home of the International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home® 2024. IBS attendees and media members may tour… Continue reading →

Stable mortgage rates at the beginning of 2024 helped increase new home sales in January. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 1.5% last month to a 661,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S.… Continue reading →

NAHB recently announced the winners of its fall recruitment competition, which — for the first time — included Associate members.

Congratulations to the following NAHB members, each of whom recruited the most new members in their respective HBA size categories:… Continue reading →

NAHB is spotlighting career and technical education-related stories throughout CTE Month® in February. 

The Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association members are passionate about attracting the next generation of residential construction industry professionals. Throughout the year, the HBA… Continue reading →

Pro Builder and NAHB will host ProConnect – powered by NAHB on June 3-5 at the National Housing Center. ProConnect – powered by NAHB brings purchasing and builder executives from home builders across the country together with national product manufacturers… Continue reading →

With more than 500,000 homes certified to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) since its launch in 2009, builders across the United States are continually adding to the pipeline of NGBS projects.

Here’s a snapshot at the top … Continue reading →

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in negative territory in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces… Continue reading →

On Feb. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which will target scammers who impersonate businesses and government entities.

The new rule will allow the FTC to directly file federal court cases… Continue reading →

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NAHB will provide $2,400 to 22 HBAs to state and local home builders’ associations (HBAs) for workforce development programs this year. The infusion of support from NAHB to HBAs is part of a larger national… Continue reading →

On Feb. 9, 2024, the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced a proposed rule in the Federal Register to repeal existing regulations the agency relies upon (Appendix C) to evaluate, screen and mitigate potential impacts to historic properties and tribal/cultural… Continue reading →

The election for Third Vice Chairman will take place at the Leadership Council meeting at the International Builders’ Show (IBS).

Wow! What a year 2023 has been. I have had the opportunity to travel and meet a lot of you… Continue reading →

Four national trade associations petitioned the White House to make improvements in its implementation of “made in America” requirements for construction products and materials. They noted their members have encountered significant difficulty in navigating the White House Office of Management… Continue reading →

HBAs are working with state lawmakers and governors to reduce building costs, boost the supply of homes, and empower home buyers with a mix of housing choices. As the new year kicks off, many state legislatures are in session, and… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, hosts CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are on the road as they discuss housing and economics with key press outlets in New York City. Media are eager to… Continue reading →

Bluebird, a permanent supportive housing facility in Boulder, Colo., recently became the 500,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS). Bluebird is a housing tax credit project providing permanent supportive housing to those experiencing homelessness.

The NGBS… Continue reading →

The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) recently published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the final 2022 National Wetland Plant List (2022 NWPL). The 2022 NWPL went into effect Feb. 13, 2024.

The 2022 NWPL update… Continue reading →

A sharp decline in multifamily starts pushed overall housing starts down in January even as single-family production showed signs of a gradual improvement later this year as interest rates continue to moderate.

Overall housing starts decreased 14.8% in January to… Continue reading →

NAHB First Vice Chairman Carl Harris and Second Vice Chairman Buddy Hughes met with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill this week to address a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues with serious repercussions for the nation’s supply of affordably… Continue reading →

On a procedural vote of 195-227, the House on Feb. 14 rejected legislation that would temporarily double the state and local tax (SALT) deduction limit for married couples. NAHB strongly supported the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.

The SALT Marriage… Continue reading →

This year, the Builders Association of Northern N.J. (BANNJ) is celebrating a significant milestone. The association commemorated 80 years during a celebration on Feb. 8, 2024. Since 1944, BANNJ has served as the premier voice of the home building industry… Continue reading →

Expectations that mortgage rates will continue to moderate in the coming months, the prospect of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year, and a protracted lack of existing inventory helped provide a boost to builder sentiment for… Continue reading →

NAHB members who are engaged in leadership activities at the state, local or national levels, and aspire to take on larger roles in the Federation can take advantage of an all-new training program.

The NAHB Leadership Academy is accepting a… Continue reading →

In her final update as NAHB chairman, 2023 Chairman Alicia Huey reflects back on her tenure as a national leader for the Federation. Although 2023 wasn’t without its challenges, Huey highlights NAHB’s advocacy efforts to push forward legislation that will… Continue reading →

NAHB members have several opportunities to learn, save, and network using their exclusive member access at the upcoming 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas.

Here are some can’t-miss events to put on the calendar.

NAHB HQ

NAHB… Continue reading →

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to investigate ways to speed up the provision of immediate, temporary and permanent shelter after disasters. To do so, it… Continue reading →