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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 →

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

There has long been a stigma around discussing mental health… 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:

• The expected drop of Canadian lumber duties this summer,… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) credentials are designed to set the most accomplished builders and remodelers apart from the rest.

“[CMBP and CMRP] really stand out as master credentials, showing… Continue reading →

The housing affordability conversation has many villains and very few heroes. Builders rarely make either list, which is part of the problem.

Because the people actually moving dirt, managing subs, and closing on lots in this market are absorbing pressures… Continue reading →

The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44,… Continue reading →

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NAHB’s signature lobbying event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, in conjunction with the four-day Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

The power of the home-building industry lies with its grassroots advocacy efforts. Participating… Continue reading →

This April, mortgage rates continued to increase as ceasefire negotiations remain inconclusive. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% last month, 16 basis points (bps) higher than in March. The average 15-year rate also increased… Continue reading →

For Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, a career that began with his family’s small business and tools from a pawn shop has flourished into multiple companies, numerous advisory roles and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

A licensed… Continue reading →

Constrained supply of existing homes and modest improvement in mortgage rates pushed new home sales higher in March.

Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7.4% in March, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to newly released… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is debuting a new resource called the State Projections of Remodeling (SPR) that will provide a quarterly analysis of remodeling activity for each state in the nation based on total dollar volume, market… Continue reading →

Ed Talks, a new podcast from the Home Builders Institute (HBI), addresses the skilled labor shortage in residential construction. Host Ed Brady, HBI President & CEO, launched the debut episode in conversation with Eugene Graf, builder, longtime NAHB leader,… Continue reading →

Kicking off National Home Remodeling Month this May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is highlighting recent data that underscores the growing strength of the remodeling sector. The latest figures show remodeling is capturing an increasing share of the… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting will be held in person June 9-13 in Washington, D.C. In an effort to condense the schedule for that week, subcommittee meetings will be held virtually beginning May 5. 

For members who are… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz to discuss the latest economic news and what it means for housing.

Unprecedented Changes in… Continue reading →

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that they are rescinding a requirement that imposed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy-efficiency standards… Continue reading →

As NAHB builds toward our 100th anniversary, we’ve launched Blueprint to 100, a bold effort to strengthen and modernize the Federation. At the center of this initiative is the Industry Pulse Check — the largest listening and learning… Continue reading →

OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction begins Monday, May 4. Take a few minutes during the week to pause work and use valuable resources from OSHA and NAHB to educate workers on fall risks and… Continue reading →

Following the April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current stance, leaving interest rates unchanged. The target for the federal funds rate remains at a top level of 3.75%, where it… Continue reading →

The whir of power tools fills the air as Indiana seventh graders gather around a half-built playhouse and take turns learning basic construction skills.
Builders Association of Elkhart County (BAEC) members guide the work and introduce students to the trades… Continue reading →

Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds.

Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department… 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement… Continue reading →

The American construction labor force is continuing its momentum away from construction trades and towards management, business and technical roles, according to NAHB’s analysis of the latest 2024 data from the American Community Survey (ACS).

The share of construction trades… Continue reading →

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a new landing page for “International Emergency Economic Powers (IEEPA) Duty Refunds,” rolling out a process for recouping IEEPA tariffs. It should be noted that only importers of record… Continue reading →

U.S. population growth slowed notably in the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, with the nation expanding by just 0.5% in 2025, roughly half the pace of the prior year. The deceleration was primarily driven by a sharp… Continue reading →

The so-called “silver tsunami” describes the wave of millions of homes expected to hit the market as older Americans increasingly decide to sell their properties. However, industry experts are noting that this “tsunami” isn’t landing where it’s needed most.

Adults… Continue reading →

As the residential construction industry changes, NAHB must evolve to meet the needs of industry professionals. Blueprint to 100 is our initiative to build an association that better meets industry needs as NAHB approaches the 100th anniversary of our founding.… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released the text of a proposed rule that would establish a nationwide standard for determining joint liability for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and… Continue reading →

In a letter signed by 76 representatives, the Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to remove harmful provisions in the Senate-passed 21st Century… Continue reading →

On April 16, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the second version of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP). The updated version builds on the original’s core mission to advance water reuse across the United States, with a… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS)—the fifth edition of the nation’s premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American… Continue reading →

Through the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA), Florida students are exploring the skilled trades by showing up on time, wearing company uniforms and shadowing certified professionals on active jobsites.

It’s part of a broader CDBIA effort to… Continue reading →

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered keynote remarks about the state’s housing shortage and efforts to increase home building opoprtunities at the New York State Builders Association’s (NYSBA) inaugural 2026 Empire Building Awards ceremony in March.

“If there’s a failure… Continue reading →

BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), released a new edition of its popular home buying resource, Buying Your New Home: A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition.

Buying a new home is one… Continue reading →

Electrical safety on jobsites can often be overlooked by many workers whose primary jobs do not include electrical work. But all workers and visitors on a home building jobsite can be exposed to electric risk if proper safety procedures are… Continue reading →

A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the… Continue reading →

Residential construction activity began 2026 on a mixed note, with single-family permitting weakening significantly while multifamily activity remained relatively stable. Higher borrowing costs and affordability constraints continue to weigh on single-family construction, while multifamily permitting shows signs of resilience despite… Continue reading →

The National Housing Endowment (NHE), NAHB’s philanthropic arm, created its Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) to increase the number of qualified graduates entering the home building industry.

Since 2009, HELP has invested more than $6.2 million in grants to 60… Continue reading →

NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz provided the following economic overview in his bi-weekly newsletter, Eye On the Economy.

A multidimensional supply shock is weakening the U.S. economy, fueled by the delayed effects of the 2025 trade wars and tariffs,… Continue reading →

NAHB recently announced the latest winners of the Grand Awards, one of NAHB’s annual membership awards.

The Grand Awards honor associations that achieved exceptional success in membership growth. The categories include:

• Largest numerical increase
• Highest percentage increase
• Highest retention rate… Continue reading →

Wesley “Wess” Galyon, a longtime leader who served as president and CEO of the Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) for 40 years, passed away on April 11.

“Wess leaves an enduring legacy of leadership and service that shaped the NAHB… Continue reading →

Economic uncertainty coupled with rising building material costs and interest rates resulted in a sharp decline in builder sentiment in April as the housing market enters into the heart of the spring buying season.

Builder confidence in the market for… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Commerce has signaled that it plans to lower antidumping and countervailing tariffs later this year on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products from the current rate of about 35.16% to 24.83% following its annual review of… Continue reading →

What if one speaking opportunity could elevate your reputation, expand your network and put your ideas in front of thousands of the people shaping the future of home building? That’s exactly what the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) offers.

As… Continue reading →

The White House today released its Economic Report of the President (ERP) that contains a section on housing and homeownership that cites NAHB regulatory studies.

Specifically, the ERP highlighted an initiative proposed during the Biden administration that called on the… Continue reading →

In an important win for New York home builders and housing affordability, the New York State Supreme Court has issued a decision annulling the state’s new definition of what a “freshwater wetland” is based on violations of the State Environmental… Continue reading →

In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez delve into market uncertainties ahead of the spring home buying season, efforts to bolster housing supply, what the 2027 budget cuts could mean for… Continue reading →

Profitability for residential remodelers reached its highest level in nearly 30 years in 2024, according to NAHB’s most recent Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study. The ongoing housing affordability crisis has pushed home owners to consider upgrading their homes… Continue reading →

Immigrant work totaled 26.3% of the entire construction workforce in 2024, a record high. The number is even higher among construction trades as immigrants accounted for one-third of that workforce.

A recent NAHB analysis details the states and construction trades… Continue reading →

Spend enough time in this industry, and you start to recognize a pattern. It’s rarely the loud, obvious shifts that cause the most damage.

It’s the quiet misreads — the moments where the signal is there, but the interpretation is… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two points from the previous quarter, it is still solidly in… Continue reading →

The NAHB Board of Directors will convene virtually on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. ET. A livestream is available on nahb.org for NAHB members and HBA executive officers who would like to observe the meeting.

View the meeting livestream… Continue reading →

As part of a statewide effort to expand trades education, the Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile (HBAMM) launched the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA), an eight-week, tuition-free program to prepare adults for careers in residential construction.

The academy began… Continue reading →

The International Code Council (ICC) will hold its combined Public Comment Hearings for the 2024-2027 building code cycle beginning April 19 in Hartford, Conn.

NAHB members are encouraged to attend the event live or watch via webcast to better understand… Continue reading →

President Trump has proposed a budget that would cut non-defense discretionary spending by $73 billion for fiscal year 2027, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027. The spending reductions include a $10.7 billion cut — about 13%… 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 jump-start their professional journey by attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS). The 2026 scholarship winner was… Continue reading →

The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth was led by construction (+26,000), healthcare (+76,000), and transportation and… Continue reading →

NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Ohio, describes his long-term vision for the NAHB Federation in the latest Chairman’s Update video. Owens has launched Blueprint to 100, a modernization initiative in anticipation of NAHB’s 100th anniversary… 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:

• NAHB Chairman Bill Owens vision for the Federation’s future… Continue reading →

As construction activity ramps up with warmer weather, excavation work becomes more frequent across residential jobsites. April’s National Safe Digging Month is a timely reminder for builders, contractors and trade partners to prioritize one of the most critical and often… Continue reading →

Every April, NAHB celebrates New Homes Month, a time to spotlight the benefits of new construction to buyers across the country. In support, NAHB provides the New Homes Month Toolkit, a communications playbook featuring customizable materials to promote the… Continue reading →

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 Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference, June 9-13, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in… Continue reading →

During New Homes Month in April, the home building industry is responding to market conditions by constructing homes that balance price and meet modern home buyer needs. According to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data, newly built… Continue reading →

NAHB is forming a joint working group under the Construction Codes & Standards (CC&S) Committee, the Multifamily Council, and the Land Development Committee to foster development of NAHB’s long-term vision for “missing middle” housing and establish positions in the short… Continue reading →

Managing finances — both personal and business — is a constant part of working in the home building industry. From navigating cash flow to planning for long-term growth, having the right financial tools in place can make a meaningful difference.… Continue reading →

Faith Coggins never imagined that just two years after her professors at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) recommended she help create the school’s first-ever NAHB student chapter, she’d see her classmates compete on the biggest stage.

AAMU made its debut at… Continue reading →

In a sign of ongoing affordability challenges and a tepid housing market, single-family construction fell across all geographic regions in the second half of 2025, with the exception of low-density, low-populated micro counties. Conversely, multifamily construction posted gains across all… Continue reading →

Residential demolition activity in 2025 dipped slightly by 0.1% compared to 2024, but remained well above pre-pandemic levels. NAHB analysis of Construction Monitor data shows permits have generally trended upward since 2018, with 2020 as the only major interruption.

After… Continue reading →

NAHB consistently works across all levels of government to address key issues impacting the housing industry, from alleviating the housing affordability crisis and permitting roadblocks to adopting reasonable building codes and promoting careers in the skilled trades. Our members play… Continue reading →

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible women shaping the home-building industry’s past, present and future. For 70 years, the NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council has championed women’s leadership, education and innovation in construction.

The… Continue reading →

Currently, new home construction faces headwinds such as rising material costs, a persistent labor shortage, and elevated interest rates. These challenges have contributed to an insufficient supply of new construction, making the nation’s owner-occupied housing stock significantly older over time.… Continue reading →

This article was written by Jim Cozzi of Lew Electric Fittings Company. The article was published on NAHBNow as a benefit of membership within the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council (LSC).

Kitchen islands have become one of the most important features… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez sit down with 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens to discuss his plans for the year ahead, including the Blueprint to 100 initiative, and what’s… Continue reading →

Builder confidence continued to inch up in March despite ongoing economic uncertainty across the nation and around the world. Now is more important than ever for builders to tactfully manage their budgets and strategically plan for the future to… Continue reading →

BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released Frameworks for BOLD Leadership: Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy. The new title equips leaders at every level with tools to lead with clarity,… Continue reading →

Although not a huge jump, 2025 featured the highest construction volume for multifamily missing middle housing starts since 2007. The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, such as townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily… Continue reading →

Roofing is an inherently dangerous job, with workers exposed to the elements at height on a pitched surface with few natural barriers. Due to this reality, it’s also the job with the most safety resources and products.

It’s up to… Continue reading →

During the most recent Indiana legislative session, the Indiana BA (IBA) played a pivotal role in passing legislation to lower housing costs. Governor Mike Braun signed the House Enrolled Act 1001 into law, a comprehensive bill to expand Indiana’s housing… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student Leadership program hosted the third annual Black Builder and Mentor Mixer at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

The event at The New American Home 2026 welcomed 160 students and mentors,… Continue reading →