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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 →

The NAHB Leading Suppliers Council (LSC) recently announced LG Electronics as the winner of the 2024 Spark Award for its new LG WashTower™ home laundry center. The annual Spark Award recognizes the most innovative LSC member who demonstrates superior knowledge… Continue reading →

February is Black History Month, which honors and celebrates the contributions of African Americans throughout history. NAHB strives to provide a welcoming environment where every person can thrive in the home building industry.

How do you grow a diverse… Continue reading →

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

What is the secret to building a reservoir of local residential construction industry talent? In Garrett, Ind., a half hour north of Fort Wayne,… Continue reading →

The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the best place in the world to see leading products and best practices in the residential construction market. It’s also the best place to get the latest in jobsite safety equipment and techniques.… Continue reading →

As you prepare your schedule for the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Feb. 27-29, remember to plan for the NAHB leadership meetings also taking place in Las Vegas, starting Feb. 23. Members of NAHB’s committees and councils, delegates to… Continue reading →

Mortgage rates that hit more than a 20-year high, coupled with elevated construction costs and excessive regulatory costs, left housing affordability in the fourth quarter of 2023 virtually unchanged from the previous quarter and holding near its lowest level in… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Commerce has signaled that it plans to raise tariffs later this year on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products from the current rate of 8.05% to about 14% following its annual review of existing tariffs.

Although… Continue reading →

To identify issues that may arise outside the conforming definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that went into effect in September 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting multiple listening sessions… Continue reading →

Jerry Howard
Former NAHB president and CEO

The National Housing Center (NHC) Board of Governors has announced a 2024 National Housing Hall of Fame Special Induction, in which… Continue reading →

NAHB First Vice Chairman Carl Harris and NAHB staff traveled to Rhode Island recently to help train Rhode Island Builders Association (RIBA) members on updated energy codes.

NAHB and RIBA teamed up to create training modules to educate contractors and… Continue reading →

Start planning your experience to maximize your time at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas with the IBS mobile app.

The IBS mobile app is now available to download in your app store, and is the… Continue reading →

BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to electing pro-housing candidates, had a stellar year thanks to thousands of NAHB member contributions.

Ten NAHB members were recently named BUILD-PAC Champions, an honor that recognizes the top tier of recruiters who… Continue reading →

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On the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including House passage of the American Families and Workers Act of 2024… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final rule this week that adopts new and amended energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products — both electric and gas. The final rule, which will go into effect on Jan.… Continue reading →

Successful builders know that accuracy and attention to detail during the planning phases of a project are critical to maximizing profits.

In NAHB’s upcoming pair of online education courses, learn about the most effective strategies to project planning that will… Continue reading →

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

NAHB members fondly remember shop class or their vocational education, which in recent years has evolved into Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE encompasses various in-demand… Continue reading →

On a solid bipartisan vote of 357 to 70, the House approved the American Families and Workers Act of 2024, legislation that would expand the federal child tax credit and enact a number of other business-related provisions.

NAHB strongly supports… Continue reading →

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved an NAHB-supported amendment to the Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 7023) that includes five bills aimed at providing the necessary clarity and confidence needed under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process.… Continue reading →

The Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate declined to 65.7% in the last quarter of 2023, amid persistently tight housing supply and elevated mortgage interest rates. This is a 0.3 percentage-point drop from the third… Continue reading →

There was a time when golf courses, clubhouses, fitness centers, and pools ruled the community amenities offered in master planned communities (MPCs). Then it was collaborative “makerspaces,” dog-friendly commons, and more recently, pickleball courts.

But as land has become less… Continue reading →

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong pace in the fourth quarter, fueled primarily by resilient consumer spending.

According to the first estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an… Continue reading →

NAHB’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the home building industry extend beyond legislative houses. NAHB often challenges onerous federal regulations in court, and actively supports members and HBAs doing the same at the state and local levels.

The NAHB … Continue reading →

According to the January 2024 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), high interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to be a problem in 2024. The second… Continue reading →

To start the new year, NAHB recently kicked off its Young Professionals Recruitment Program to offer discounted membership prices for new Young Professionals (YPs) at 12 participating HBAs across the country.

So far, the program has seen tremendous success. Brittany… Continue reading →

NAHB members who use the Member Savings Program know their membership more than pays for itself through numerous member-exclusive discounts. And the amount of savings keeps growing each year: In 2023, NAHB members saved more than $40 million — not… Continue reading →

The NAHB Student Competitions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) will feature contests between more than 400 of the brightest aspiring project managers, land developers and designers from NAHB student chapters.

During the competitions, students showcase and defend robust professional… Continue reading →

On Jan. 21, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other prominent business and community leaders at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. for the grand opening of the Building Stories exhibition. NAHB’s support of the… Continue reading →

Falling interest rates in the closing weeks of 2023 helped to bring buyers off the sidelines and provide a boost for new home sales.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December increased 8.0% to a 664,000 seasonally adjusted annual… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez break down the latest housing numbers, provide insights on the 2024 election, and highlight key congressional funding areas NAHB… Continue reading →

NAHB members who are interested in serving as a delegate to NAHB’s 2024 Leadership Council are encouraged to contact their local home builders associations (HBAs) this week. The deadline for HBAs to nominate delegates to the 2024 Leadership Council is… Continue reading →

Despite record high inflation rates, rising interest rates and worsening housing affordability, young adults continued to move out of parental homes in 2022. According to NAHB’s analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS), the… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Senior Officers will host a series of Virtual Townhall Meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at the times listed below.

The meetings are an important opportunity for members and HBA leadership to provide feedback to NAHB leadership on emerging… Continue reading →

Energy efficiency is a primary driver in home buyer preferences. According to NAHB research, the majority of buyers prefer to go green when provided the option, such as incorporating passive solar design and durable materials into their homes.

Buyers… Continue reading →

The best spokespersons for recruiting new talent to the residential construction industry are professionals in the field. And there is an urgent need to attract skilled labor. According to a recent report from the Home Builders Institute (HBI) the running… Continue reading →

In the latest video in the BizTools “Business Basics” series, contributing expert Vince Butler, CAPS, GMB, GMR, explains the importance of “Profit vs. Wealth.”

During his presentation, Butler, a nationally recognized speaker on a wide range of construction management… Continue reading →

With the strong backing of NAHB, Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with several other senators, introduced legislation to help ease the severe shortage of distribution transformers that is delaying home building projects and raising housing costs.… Continue reading →

NAHB’s signature lobbying event in 2024 will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 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 in this year’s… Continue reading →

With funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and about 20% of the rest of the government set to expire at midnight on Friday, the House and Senate today approved a short-term spending bill that will keep… Continue reading →

David H. Stevens, who served as president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) from 2011 until 2018, passed away unexpectedly this week.

Stevens’ career in real estate and mortgage finance started at World Savings and Loan and included… Continue reading →

Finding, engaging with and responding to business prospects can be a trying and time-consuming ordeal. However, the process can be made much simpler through effective market research, dialogue and promotion.

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, industry veteran S. Robert August, MIRM… 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 67, increasing two points compared to the previous quarter.

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

In a sign that lower mortgage rates continue to boost the housing market, single-family production surpassed the million mark for the second straight month in December.

Overall housing starts fell 4.3% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of… Continue reading →

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in two cases of significant importance to NAHB members because the ultimate outcome of each case could sharply curtail the way a court reviews a federal agency’s interpretation of a statute.

Plaintiffs in… Continue reading →

The chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee have released a joint framework for tax legislation called the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 that would expand the federal child tax… Continue reading →

Mortgage rates well under 7% over the past month have led to a sharp increase in builder confidence to begin the new year.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 in January,… Continue reading →

Violations of safety rules on jobsites are now more expensive as the Labor Department announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties for 2024. The new penalty amounts went into effect Monday, Jan. 15.

OSHA’s maximum penalties for violations… Continue reading →

According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, growth in the average price level of inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) fell from 15% in 2022 to 1.3% in 2023 (not seasonally adjusted). On a monthly… Continue reading →

NAHB announced the finalists for its 11th annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas. More than 230 product entries in nine categories were judged by 36 industry and media representatives. Finalists… Continue reading →

NAHB has a wide range of communication channels for members, HBA staff, and anyone interested in the residential construction industry to stay on top of the latest housing news and the Federation’s efforts to tackle top priorities.

Blogs

The NAHB… Continue reading →

NAHB announced the finalists for the 2023 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards. These awards highlight creative development concepts, innovative financing strategies, great design, and superior management and marketing in the apartment and condo development market.

The annual competition is… Continue reading →

As the need for skilled workers grows, it’s crucial for the construction industry to diversify its labor force. According to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, white construction workers accounted for 87.3% of the workforce in 2022.

That’s part… Continue reading →