In his July update, 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens spotlights the strength of NAHB’s advocacy efforts.

During NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting, more than 1,100 members and HBA staff advocated on Capitol Hill for key housing priorities during the Legislative Conference.… Continue reading →

Around the country, state and local HBAs are shaping policies that make it easier to increase the supply of housing. From streamlining environmental reviews and permitting processes to preserving lot size standards, these recent advocacy victories demonstrate how members are… 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 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was enacted into law:

“NAHB applauds Congress and… Continue reading →

Building-envelope performance claims appear in every construction system’s specs. But how those systems hold up in the real world is what matters to builders and home buyers.

Many assemblies establish measures of moisture management, energy efficiency, and airtightness, using WUFI®… Continue reading →

To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. 

The talking points this month highlight a major victory for NAHB and the housing industry: the passage of landmark legislation to… Continue reading →

The NAHB IBS Sustainability and Green Building Scholarship aims to provide emerging green builders exposure to the world of high-performance homes and help them jump-start their professional journey by attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS).

The scholarship is available to… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 61. Although the reading inched down one point from the previous quarter, it is still in positive territory… Continue reading →

The newly released ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) defines the benchmark for sustainable residential construction, renovation and land development. Not only does it provide best practices for the design, planning, construction and certification of land development projects, it… Continue reading →

Residential construction employment continued to soften in recent months. Over the last year, the sector has shed a net of 48,800 jobs, marking the 15th consecutive annual decline and the longest stretch of annual losses since the Great Recession.

Despite… Continue reading →

Pro Builder recently announced it is accepting nominations for the 2026 Young Guns & Legends Awards, which honor rising stars and career legends in the residential construction industry. Nominees must work in the new-home sector.

The annual program recognizes… Continue reading →

The U.S. labor market lost momentum in June, with total nonfarm payroll employment rising by just 57,000 — the smallest gain since February’s outright decline.

Through June, monthly payroll gains have averaged 92,000 in 2026. This compares with an average… Continue reading →

A June 25 Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals in the U.S. In a 6-3 decision, the court found that the Department of Homeland… Continue reading →

The wholesale price of many of the goods used in residential construction rose in May, due in part to rising energy prices. Excluding energy, residential building material prices rose at the highest yearly rate since January 2023, up 4.4% from… Continue reading →

The Trump administration announced yesterday that it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The decision keeps the USMCA in effect for another decade unless one of the three countries withdraws, while setting up annual reviews that could lead to… Continue reading →

The lumber industry in the United States is showing signs of tightening capacity, a trend that could have implications for home builders if demand accelerates in the future.

According to the Federal Reserve’s G.17 Industrial Production report, U.S. sawmill production… Continue reading →

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit yesterday upheld New York City and New York State laws that restrict the use of gas-powered and other fossil-fuel-powered appliances in new construction.

The decision is a setback for home builders,… Continue reading →

This July marks the 15th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. NAHB Log and Timber Homes Council member and builders across the nation observe the event throughout the month with home tours, log-raising demonstrations, mill tours, seminars and more… Continue reading →

July 4 marks the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a landmark NAHB-supported law that permanently extended the 2017 tax cuts and delivered major tax relief for working… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk about what’s happening in Washington, D.C., including the most recent updates on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and midterm expectations.

The… Continue reading →

NAHB welcomed its first cohort of Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) credential holders at the Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. As of June 25, 62 industry leaders hold the new title of Certified… Continue reading →

As NAHB recognizes UV Safety Awareness Month in July, it is important for home builders and general contractors to educate workers about the potential risks associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and have plans and resources in place to keep them… Continue reading →

Home builders often encounter local officials who are ambivalent or even hostile to residential construction. To change the conversation, NAHB’s election guidebook program can help NAHB members and industry leaders who are thinking about running for office learn how to… Continue reading →

NAHB has released a new guide on financing missing middle housing. The guide is designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these projects often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to close the gap.… Continue reading →

When Robert Wood and his wife, Heather, first started their company Mountainwood Homes back in 2008, one of their goals was to win a national award.

“It was a lofty goal considering we were working from a makeshift desk in… Continue reading →

When the International Builders’ Show (IBS) returns to Las Vegas in 2027, attendees will get a firsthand look at how an aging luxury residence can be transformed into a contemporary showpiece.

That’s according to Primaris Custom Homes, the Las Vegas-based… Continue reading →

At its recent meeting at the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in D.C., the NAHB Legal Action Committee reviewed requests for Legal Action Fund assistance and recommended a total of $175,000 in legal grants, which was approved by the NAHB Board… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced 14 policy changes to its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program aimed at lowering costs, easing regulatory burdens, and improving affordability for Americans using FHA-insured mortgages.

The updates… 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 President Trump canceled his plan to sign landmark housing legislation today:

“Voters are demanding action… Continue reading →

Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions.

Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 7.3% in May to a… Continue reading →

The House today overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, advancing to President Trump legislation that NAHB helped shape through a years-long advocacy effort to significantly boost housing production.

“NAHB applauds lawmakers for working in a bipartisan, bicameral… 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 House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending the bill to President… Continue reading →

Home building activity did not fully keep pace with demand driven by job gains as strong labor market growth continued to put pressure on the nation’s housing supply in 2024.

The U.S. economy added approximately 1.8 million net new jobs… Continue reading →

To help home builders associations boost the attainability of housing in their communities, NAHB’s State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved $75,000 in financial assistance for associations through the State and Local Issues Fund (SLIF). The committee approved the funds… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Sustainability & Green Building team has updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems to reflect the release of the new ICC 700-National Green Building Standard® (NGBS).

The matrix provides information on the applicability, requirements, costs and scope for… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced its awards program application submission period is now open through September 21 (unless noted otherwise below). NAHB’s awards program highlights the outstanding work and accomplishments of housing professionals across multiple disciplines.… Continue reading →

NAHB members who were unable to join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meetings can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org, including: 

• Remarks from Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
• Remarks from Housing and Urban… Continue reading →

Back this year with another great lineup, the NAHB | IBS Education Webinar series offers a valuable way to continue learning from some of the industry’s most respected educators and thought leaders throughout the year.

Featuring past and… Continue reading →

While supply concerns are still weighing on housing affordability, a combination of soaring prices and economic uncertainty is dragging on housing demand, according to the annual State of Nation’s Housing report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).… Continue reading →

Despite a change in leadership, the Federal Reserve decided not to change interest rates at the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting Wednesday. The decision to hold rates steady came as inflation remains elevated — jumping above 4% last… Continue reading →

National Associate Chairs (NACs) have oversight of two-thirds of NAHB’s membership, the Associate membership. Their role is to bring Associate initiatives, questions and concerns to the other Builder National Area Chairmen and the senior officers of NAHB for collaboration.

“I’m… Continue reading →

Several industry leaders were recently honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony on June 13 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony recognized the 2026 inductees to the National Housing Hall of Fame and… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is now before the Senate:

“NAHB congratulates congressional… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member Justin Wood, a West Coast builder, to discuss how he is navigating the current market in Oregon and Washington… Continue reading →

Housing starts fell sharply in May, driven by a steep drop in multifamily construction, while single-family building also slipped amid high interest rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages.

Overall housing starts decreased 15.4% in May to a seasonally… Continue reading →

The New American Home 2027, one of two official show homes for next year’s International Builders’ Show, is raising the bar yet again for what modern living truly means. This next edition of the show home program is artfully blending… Continue reading →

Builder sentiment remains subdued as rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to strain the housing market.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 35 in June, according to… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member David Price, a remodeler from Greenville, N.C., to talk about his experience at NAHB’s Legislative Conference and his perspective… Continue reading →

On June 11, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte participated in a forum on housing and small business regulatory issues moderated by NAHB Chairman Bill… Continue reading →

Despite the leadership change at the Federal Reserve, the bond market is now projecting that… Continue reading →

On June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a D.C. Circuit Court ruling that would have allowed the Department of Energy (DOE) to effectively eliminate certain gas appliances from the market.

NAHB filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge… Continue reading →

In a joint letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, NAHB and the National Association of Realtors urged the secretaries, as co-chairs of the FEMA Review Council, to:

• Maintain and improve FEMA’s disaster preparedness and… Continue reading →

More than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the production of affordable, attainable homes.

“Members of the housing community from… Continue reading →

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years. Housing affordability was specifically cited as a primary… Continue reading →

A new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) finds that regulations at the federal, state and local levels add $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home—26.4% of the average sales price of $499,500 as of… Continue reading →

Most spec builders think of marketing as something you do when times are good. But the builders gaining ground right now are doing something different — they’re treating visibility itself as a strategy.

Here’s why it matters more than ever.… Continue reading →

The annual NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the best place for industry pros to learn from and network with the industry’s top leaders. But at times when resources are stretched thin, attending IBS can become a challenge.

To help… Continue reading →

NAHB leadership, including committee and council members, will gather June 9-13 for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of the following meetings. (Note: Login is required to access… Continue reading →

NAHB, the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), and the National Housing Endowment (NHE) are proud to announce the successful completion of the Fall Prevention Training Pilot Program. Through this initiative, 20 in-person training courses were delivered across the country, providing approximately… Continue reading →

House appreciation slowed from its rapid pandemic-era boom as U.S. house prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026. Higher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges and softer demand weighed on price growth nationally. Local market conditions varied, with… Continue reading →

Workers in the residential construction industry continue to earn higher average annual wages than workers in general industry.

The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison,… Continue reading →

In 2025, improper fall protection was once again the most-cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules. A failure to protect against falls also featured prominently in three other violations in the top 10.

Top OSHA violations for fiscal year 2025

1. Fall… Continue reading →

Supported by government, community and private partners, the Building Industry Association of Hawai’i (BIA Hawai’i) will soon lead its 10th workforce development training cohort to prepare individuals for careers in the local residential construction industry.

Workforce Training… Continue reading →

This article was was written by Kevin Harris, director of sales and marketing at AGS Stainless, Inc. The article was published on NAHBNow as a benefit of membership in the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council.

Across the home building and… Continue reading →

Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates, while multifamily construction showed growth in most areas, according to the latest findings from the… Continue reading →

Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe.

The goal of National Safety Month is… Continue reading →

As the residential construction industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, a recent NAHB analysis found that fewer older home owners are choosing to transition out of their homes or downsize, a trend known as the “silver tsunami.” This shift… Continue reading →

To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. This month’s talking points include a major victory for the residential construction industry.

In a win for the industry, the House passed… Continue reading →

Every June, NAHB and the residential construction industry celebrate National Homeownership Month, an opportunity to highlight the benefits of owning a home. To help spread the word, NAHB provides the
National Homeownership Month Toolkit, a ready-to-use guide featuring materials that… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Legislative Conference will take place Wednesday, June 10, during the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. This is NAHB’s premier advocacy of the event of the year, and more than 1,000 members are expected to visit their congressional… Continue reading →

The power of the home building industry lies in its grassroots advocacy efforts. To help members engage in advocacy across various levels of government, NAHB has put together a number of programs for the upcoming Spring Leadership Meeting that will… Continue reading →

NAHB is approaching its 100th anniversary, and the next chapter is being written right now by the people who build, remodel and supply the industry. That’s you.

The Industry Pulse Check is how we find out what’s working, what isn’t… Continue reading →

Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue.

Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according… Continue reading →

Members of the South Dakota Home Builders Association (SDHBA) played a key role in this year’s state SkillsUSA building competitions, supporting the events as judges and prize donors.

With a focus on the future of the local residential construction industry,… Continue reading →

Last month, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the newly revised 2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), which includes significant changes to promote green renovations. To celebrate National Home Remodeling Month (sponsored by Buildertrend), here are five… Continue reading →

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published a final rule that will allow the continued installation in new homes of HVAC units manufactured or imported prior to Jan. 1, 2025, that use R-410A refrigerant until existing supplies of these… Continue reading →

BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of remodelers’ business practices and financial performance.

The study, which… Continue reading →

With elevated mortgage rates and limited for-sale inventory making it harder to move, many home owners are instead choosing to invest in the homes they already own.

In 2024, an estimated $670 billion was spent on remodeling projects, as roughly… Continue reading →

NAHB’s state and local team convened mayors, city leaders, planners and builders to address workforce development challenges as part of the America’s Housing Comeback (AHC) discussion series spearheaded by the National League of Cities (NLC) the American Planning Association (APA).… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that increasing housing supply is essential to improve affordability and make housing more attainable.

Testifying before the House Small Business Committee on how small builders can help close the nation’s… Continue reading →

While housing affordability remains out of reach for millions of Americans, particularly first-time and entry-level buyers, conditions have improved modestly in the last year, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of… Continue reading →

Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses.

Overall housing starts decreased 2.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic developments and advocacy updates, including passage of the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act by the House of… Continue reading →

In a significant victory for NAHB and the broader housing sector, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that removes a build-to-rent (BTR) sales provision that would have hurt affordability and… 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 House approved major housing legislation today:

“NAHB applauds the House for overwhelmingly approving the… 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its State and Local Best… 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 House unveiled updated housing legislation this afternoon:

“Today, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French… Continue reading →

Over the first three months of 2026, there were 214,655 permits issued nationwide to construct new single-family homes, down 7.6% from Q1 2025. Multifamily permits, however, grew 7.1% to 121,404 total units.

Elevated financing costs, ongoing affordability challenges, and softer… Continue reading →

Inflation outpaced wage growth in April for the first time since May 2023, eroding purchasing power and straining customers’ budgets. As energy costs continue to climb across the United States, now it is more important than ever to ensure your… Continue reading →

Residential building workers’ wage growth remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, a reflection of easing construction activity and labor demand. Both nominal and inflation-adjusted wage gains remained calm, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Continue reading →

Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.

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

The House has introduced an NAHB-supported amendment to major housing legislation that would bring greater certainty to the housing market and increase the supply of attainable housing.

The House amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that was… Continue reading →

NAHB and industry partners responded this week to a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program in advance of a potential rulemaking. The NWP, which was… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement on amended housing legislation released by the House:

“NAHB commends House leaders for reaching an agreement to… Continue reading →

Prices of building materials used in residential construction, excluding energy, were up 3.7% in April, the fastest pace in three years, according to the most recent Producer Price Index.

Building material prices have seen annualized inflation above 3% every… Continue reading →

Inflation reached a nearly three-year high in April due to increases in energy costs stemming from the war in Iran.

Energy costs drove more than 40% of the monthly increase as national gasoline prices rose to their highest totals in… Continue reading →

An NAHB study recently revealed interest in construction trades among young adults ages 18-25 is twice as high as it was a decade ago, though more work needs to be done to educate the public on the increasing work… Continue reading →

Local code officials this week began voting on proposed changes to building codes. NAHB is asking members to share home builder positions on proposed changes with code officials. If just one member of each HBA in the Federation shares these… Continue reading →

Last month, NAHB and the International Code Council (ICC) released the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) – the fifth edition of the nation’s premier sustainable building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the 2025 NGBS… Continue reading →

The U.S. labor market continued to show resilience in April, with job growth persisting despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Hiring gains were concentrated in health… Continue reading →