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March is Ladder Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign presented by the American Ladder Institute (ALI) and sponsored by NAHB. It’s the perfect time to review your safety policies and procedures for using one of the most… Continue reading →

A major force behind America’s housing affordability challenge isn’t just a market issue — it’s largely a mobility issue. American households are relocating at the lowest rate ever recorded.

In 2024, only about 1 in 10 households changed homes, according… Continue reading →

The National Housing Center Board of Governors has announced the recipients of the 2026 National Housing Center Awards.

The Exemplary Service to Home Building Awards recognize individuals for outstanding and commendable accomplishments in service to the housing industry. The 2026… Continue reading →

The House today approved the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, NAHB-supported legislation that would repeal burdensome provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, including a provision that provides states $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code… Continue reading →

According to NAHB’s analysis of the American Community Survey (ACS) data, the headship rates among young adults (the share of adults ages 25-34 heading their own households) declined in 2024 to 43.7%. Declining headship rates mean that adults form fewer… Continue reading →

At its recent meeting at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, the NAHB Legal Action Committee reviewed requests for Legal Action Fund assistance and recommended a total of $125,000 in legal grants, which was approved by the NAHB Board… Continue reading →

New NAHB analysis shows how widespread the housing affordability challenge remains across the United States.

In 39 states and the District of Columbia, more than 65% of households are unable to afford the median-priced new home, indicating a significant disconnect… Continue reading →

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to around 6% last week, the lowest rate borrowers have seen in close to three years. Borrowers will not only enjoy lower monthly payments at that rate, but it also… Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court on Feb. 20 ruled that President Trump’s attempts to use emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was not valid.

While the Supreme Court’s ruling reins in presidential authority… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) received nearly 650 application submissions for the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards, sponsored by Smeg. The winners—66 Gold winners who took home top honors and 159 Silver winners—were announced last week at… Continue reading →

Every February, the home building industry celebrates Career and Technical Education Month, a time to spotlight the training and educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in the trades. This is the fourth story in a weekly series highlighting the… Continue reading →

New home sales closed out 2025 on a mixed yet resilient note, pointing to steady underlying demand even as affordability pressures and limited supply continued to weigh on the market. Although sales dipped 1.7% from November to December, activity in… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 13th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of… Continue reading →

Leading development teams aren’t just evaluating parcels — they’re identifying opportunities before they’re widely visible. They track subtle signals of growth, study ownership patterns before sites formally hit the market, and position capital ahead of demand.

Historically, doing that required… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its verdict curtailing the power of President Trump to impose tariffs… Continue reading →

Nearly 75,000 registrants filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 17-19.… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando. The awards are sponsored by Smeg.

The 2025 BALA categories include design, multifamily… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored top achievements in residential real estate sales, marketing, individual achievement and global excellence at The Nationals℠ Awards Gala (sponsored by Chase) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Awards were… Continue reading →

Housing affordability has declined significantly in recent years. The deterioration in price-to-income ratio has been a key factor, as home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has risen only 24%. This has notably decreased the share… Continue reading →

In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez take center stage at NAHB HQ at the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, with special guest Jason Eichenholz sharing his behind-the-scenes involvement… Continue reading →

Jim Chapman, an Atlanta-based real estate developer with more than 25 years of experience in the construction field, was elected today as 2026 third vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show… Continue reading →

Gary Campbell, a Lowell, Mass.-based real estate developer and remodeler with more than 30 years of experience in the construction field, today was elected 2026 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International… Continue reading →

Bob Peterson, a Fort Collins, Colo.-based home builder and remodeler with more than 40 years of experience in the construction field, today was elected 2026 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International… 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 2026 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International… Continue reading →

Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation during this week’s NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

With 700 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more… Continue reading →

Total housing starts for 2025 were 1.36 million, down 0.6% from the 1.37 million total in 2024. Single-family starts in 2025 totaled 943,000, down 6.9% from the previous year. Multifamily starts ended the year up 17.4% from 2024.

“Single-family home… Continue reading →

The remodeling market is poised for growth in the coming years as many structural tailwinds, including an aging housing stock, the persistent lock-in effect and the trend for older home owners to age-in-place, will not be changing quickly, according to… Continue reading →

Today the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the recipients of the 20^th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2025 SAFE… Continue reading →

The housing market will continue to face several headwinds in 2026, including economic policy uncertainty as well as a softening labor market and ongoing affordability problems. But easing financial conditions led by an anticipated modest reduction in mortgage rates should… Continue reading →

The rental market has slowed following a pandemic-era boom due to demographic changes, softer labor market and rising vacancies and is moving towards a more constrained development environment, according to economists speaking at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)… Continue reading →

Persistent affordability challenges, including high housing price-to-income ratios and elevated land and construction costs, helped push builder confidence lower for the second straight month to start the year.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell one… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder magazine, today unveiled the official show homes of the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home® 2026 and The New American Remodel®… Continue reading →

Every February, the home building industry celebrates Career and Technical Education Month, a time to spotlight the training and educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in the trades. This is the third story in a… Continue reading →

Dean Mon, 2020 NAHB chairman, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Actively involved in the New Jersey building industry for more than 30 years, Mon was president of the D.R. Mon Group, Inc., which specializes in the development and construction… Continue reading →

In a 7-6 vote late last week, the Kansas City Council approved amendments to the city’s energy code for new home construction after the disastrous rollout of the unamended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) caused home building in the… Continue reading →

Existing home sales in January fell to lowest level since August 2024 as tight inventory continued to push home prices higher and winter weather weighed on sales activity.

Total existing home sales fell 8.4% in January to a seasonally adjusted… Continue reading →

According to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), 84% of home builders said that elevated mortgage rates was the most significant challenge builders faced in 2025, and 65% anticipate interest rates will remain a problem in 2026.… Continue reading →

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year-over-year in the fourth 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 →

Home builders don’t get parades. They don’t get holidays.

Yet every nail driven, every beam set, and every key handed over starts with someone willing to build — and to take on significant risk.

Behind the… Continue reading →

NAHB Chief Lobbyist Lake Coulson on Feb. 10 addressed members of the Congressional Bipartisan Policy Working Group and urged the nearly dozen Democratic and Republican members of Congress to assist home builders in three key areas — comprehensive housing legislation,… Continue reading →

In an unprecedented move to advance legislation vital to NAHB members and the housing community, every member of the NAHB Government Affairs team fanned out across Capitol Hill today urging House lawmakers to bring the Energy Choice Act quickly to… Continue reading →

The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is just a few days away, and the show floor is the place to be. All the newest products and most lauded industry experts will be at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Feb.… Continue reading →

The House this evening approved the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a major bipartisan housing package that takes much-needed steps toward addressing our nation’s critical lack of housing.

The legislation contains key provisions related to land-use and zoning, regulatory… Continue reading →

New NAHB estimates provide a reasonable updated national assessment of the current housing deficit.

In 2024, vacancy rates in metropolitan markets were so low that NAHB estimates approximately 1.2 million additional housing units are needed to close the gap and… Continue reading →

Every February, the home building industry celebrates Career and Technical Education Month, a time to spotlight the training and educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in the trades. This is the second story in a weekly series highlighting the… Continue reading →

Key Benefits of Engineered Wood Products

Engineered wood (EWP) is the best solution to 2026’s toughest challenges in building, bringing versatility and performance to the project. When time is money on the jobsite, easy-to-work-with and quick-installing EWP is your secret… Continue reading →

The election for Third Vice Chairman will take place at the Leadership Council meeting during the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS), Feb. 17-19, in Orlando.

Jim Chapman
President, Jim Chapman Construction Group

Over the past year — and for more… Continue reading →

As states and local jurisdictions consider updates to their energy codes, builders need to know what’s new in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and how it may impact their work.

NAHB is now offering members free educational… Continue reading →

Addressing a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues with serious repercussions for the nation’s supply of affordably priced housing, NAHB First Vice Chairman Bill Owens and Second Vice Chairman Bob Peterson met with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill over… Continue reading →

A recent Goldman Sachs report explores why the U.S. construction industry has underproduced compared to other countries’ construction industries.

Between 1970 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. construction industry fell 30% while overall labor productivity more than doubled.

Three primary… Continue reading →

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:

• Recent NAHB congressional testimony urging lawmakers to ease regulatory… Continue reading →

The Nominations Committee will host a Nominations Forum during the 2026 International Builders’ Show. Members who may be interested in becoming a future candidate for NAHB Third Vice Chair, as well as those who would like to work on a… Continue reading →

Congress has approved legislation to end a three-day partial government shutdown that will provide funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and several other federal agencies through Sept. 30, 2026.

In an important win for NAHB to help… Continue reading →

In the midst of the current housing affordability crisis, remodeling is capturing a growing share of the residential construction market. As remodeling continues to boom, NAHB is tracking which projects builders are tackling most frequently.

For the fourth quarter … Continue reading →

A 72-year-old ranch-style home in an affluent neighborhood would typically be a prime candidate for a tear-down project. But this particular home is different: good bones, abundant charm, and an ambitious owner.

That owner happens to be NAHB member Phil… Continue reading →

At NAHB’s urging, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will wait an additional seven months before enforcing the compliance dates for adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy-efficiency standards for… Continue reading →

Every February, the home building industry celebrates Career and Technical Education Month, a time to spotlight the training and educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in the trades. This is the first story in a weekly series… Continue reading →

Although the Senate this evening passed a spending bill to fund the vast majority of the federal government through Sept. 30, 2026, a partial government shutdown will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, because the House… Continue reading →

Heading into 2026, businesses across real estate are planning for growth — but with caution. To understand how the industry is navigating tighter demand, rising competition, and longer sales cycles, CallRail surveyed more than 700 real estate professionals across home… Continue reading →

Local land use decisions shape far more than the look of our neighborhoods. They directly affect housing affordability, infrastructure costs, and the long-term fiscal health of communities.

However, zoning and development policies are often evaluated without a clear understanding of… Continue reading →

With the federal government possibly heading to a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, the most immediate impact on the housing sector will be a lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which could have widespread… Continue reading →

The Federal Reserve paused its easing cycle at the January meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. It held the short-term federal funds rate at a top rate of 3.75%, which is the level set in December. This is the… Continue reading →

The NAHB Member Savings Program continues to deliver significant value for members. In 2025, NAHB members saved a total of more than $40 million through a variety of exclusive offers designed to support their businesses and everyday operations.

With a… Continue reading →

The NAHB Leading Suppliers Council (LSC) recently announced that Typar’s Clear Acrylic Flashing is the winner of the 2026 Spark Award. The annual Spark Award recognizes the most innovative LSC member who demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in developing… Continue reading →

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced today the extension of a temporary waiver for new construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas as part of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard requirements issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.… Continue reading →

Having a written safety plan in place is essential to protecting workers and others on a home building jobsite. NAHB recently updated three key safety and health programs specifically designed for residential construction companies to use as model safety plans.… Continue reading →

The 2026 tax season officially opens Monday, Jan. 26, as the IRS begins to accept and process 2025 tax returns. Tax returns are due by April 15, 2026.

This tax filing season brings several changes stemming from the One Big… Continue reading →

This article was written by Mike Cudahy, codes and standards specialist for the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association. The article was published on NAHBNow as a benefit of membership in the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council (LSC).

The way water moves… Continue reading →

The mobile app for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is now available to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can search for “IBS 2026,” or access the links at BuildersShow.com/App. 

This is… Continue reading →

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, house prices have surged nationwide. Between the first quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2025, national house prices climbed 54.9%. Local markets saw broad gains as well, with cumulative appreciation ranging… Continue reading →

The best way to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis is for policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today.

Testifying at a congressional… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, Chief Operating Officer Paul Lopez is joined by Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert to discuss the latest housing policies, including:

• President Trump’s housing announcement (or lack thereof) at the World Economic… Continue reading →

NAHB announced the finalists for its 13th annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando.

More than 300 product entries in nine categories were judged by 42 industry and media representatives. Finalists were… Continue reading →

New single-family home size has been generally falling since 2015 as a response to declining affordability conditions. An exception occurred when new home size increased in 2021 as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as interest rates increased in 2022… Continue reading →

It may feel early to think about summer interns, but the most effective internship programs don’t come together at the last minute. Home builders who think ahead are better positioned to attract strong students, plan meaningful hands-on experiences and make… Continue reading →

Off-market land deals continue to attract acquisition teams looking for an edge: early access, fewer bidders, and more control over basis. While these deals can offer control over entry basis and reduced competition, they can also carry an expensive hidden… Continue reading →

Residential building material price growth continued to climb toward the end of 2025, even as the new home construction market showed signs of slowing.

According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor… Continue reading →

Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to… Continue reading →

NAHB Chief Lobbyist Lake Coulson on Jan. 14 participated in a Housing Affordability Roundtable hosted by the New Democrat Coalition, which represents over half of the Democratic caucus. Lawmakers and housing stakeholders discussed ways to address affordability challenges … Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 64, up four points compared to the previous quarter.

The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to… Continue reading →

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A new edition of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) will be coming out soon. NAHB is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. EST for members to learn more about the… Continue reading →

NAHB is invested in professional development opportunities for its members and providing exposure to NAHB leadership meetings to help foster future leaders for the home building industry. Applications are now open for select leadership grants and scholarships for qualified members… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez kick off the first podcast of 2026 looking at the state of housing, the political environment heading into a midterm year, and how builders… Continue reading →

Committees and councils meet during the Spring and Fall Leadership Meetings and at the International Builders’ Show to discuss legislative and regulatory news, business updates, and other issues of importance to the membership and to the industry. Their role is… Continue reading →

The South Carolina Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari review in The Retreat at Charleston National Country Club Home Owners Association, et al. v. Winston Carlyle Charleston National, LLC, et al., a case with serious consequences for general… Continue reading →

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:

• A summary of the key housing- and code-specific bills… Continue reading →

NAHB announced the Silver Winners, or finalists, for The Nationals — NAHB’s largest awards presentation — powered by Chase. These awards celebrate the best in new-home sales and marketing and include 55+ housing, global innovation and NAHB Honors. Gold… Continue reading →

When building a home, design is important at every stage of the process. Whether you’re laying the foundation of a home, configuring the floor plan, optimizing accessibility, or choosing the finishing touches for a room, design is essential to building… Continue reading →

Watching a new home come to life in the final stages of construction is a satisfying experience — not just for the owners, but for the builder as well. That feeling is only amplified when the home is a focal… Continue reading →

The Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA), sponsored by SMEG, is the home building industry’s premier residential design awards program. BALA spotlights the most creative and talented professionals who have redefined design excellence for homes and communities nationally and internationally.… Continue reading →

In a move strongly supported by NAHB, the Trump administration on Jan. 5 sued two California cities over their ordinances banning natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction.

The lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California seeks to… Continue reading →

The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest light construction conference in the world with more than 1,700 exhibitors spread out over the entirety of the convention center in Orlando. But the show floor isn’t just stationary exhibits; there… Continue reading →

The NAHB International Builders Show^® (IBS) offers unmatched education tailored for residential construction professionals, with 120+ IBS Education sessions — including three Game Changer sessions to challenge how you think, lead and do business.

The Game… Continue reading →

Long-term mortgage rates have been declining since mid-2025 and ended the year at their lowest level since September 2024.

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December — 5 basis points (bps) lower than November… Continue reading →

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ingrained into numerous parts of daily life for many people, including those who build homes as well as those who buy them.

While some have been quick to adopt AI into their personal lives… Continue reading →

NAHB members who are interested in serving as a delegate to NAHB’s 2026 Leadership Council are encouraged to contact their local home builders’ association (HBA). The deadline for HBAs to nominate delegates to the 2026 Leadership Council is Friday, Jan.… Continue reading →

Committed to serving its community, the Dallas Builders Association (DBA) has partnered with Operation Finally Home (OPFH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for more than a decade to provide mortgage-free homes for injured veterans, first responders and the families of those who… Continue reading →

Housing became a clear priority for the current administration at the onset of 2025, setting the year up to be an eventful one for the home building industry. At every step, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez provided… Continue reading →

President Trump has announced he will be rolling back higher tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities that were set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, until Jan. 1, 2027.

In October, the White House imposed a 25%… Continue reading →