A federal judge ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program was unlawful and issued a permanent injunction restoring the program. This action is of note to the housing community because NAHB has been pushing Congress to pass the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, which would allow jurisdictions to qualify for BRIC funds if they have adopted one of the latest two code cycles.

In the construction industry, working outdoors may appear to create less risk for catching a cold, flu, and COVID-19, but it’s crucial to understand that these illnesses can still spread while working in close proximity in any conditions.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced its 2026 Nationwide Forward Mortgage Loan Limits, which provides the maximum mortgage loan limits for single-family homes that are insured by the FHA.

The House today passed the PERMIT Act, a legislative package championed by NAHB designed to provide the necessary clarity and confidence needed under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process.

For three decades, the Alabama Home Builders Foundation (AHBF) has guided high school students and adults statewide toward careers in residential construction.

The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut rates a third and final time in 2025, reducing the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a 3.5% to 3.75% range. This reduction will help reduce financing costs of builder and developer loans.

Infill opportunities exist, but the challenge is finding them before the competition moves in or prices go up. Having access to the right technology can streamline the grind and help builders protect their margins in a tight market.

The NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Committee recently awarded several HBAs financial assistance through the State and Local Issues Fund.

The count of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from two years ago due to declines in construction activity, particularly in housing.

The average mortgage rate continued to trend lower in November to its lowest level in over a year. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.24% in November, 2 basis points (bps) lower than in October.