Real Estate Industry and New Home News

NAHB Mourns the Passing of Industry Icon D.R. Horton
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: NAHB Now
Top Member Recruiters Rewarded with NYC Trip
The Federation’s top recruiters recently enjoyed a four-day trip to New York City as a reward for winning NAHB’s fall... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: NAHB Now
State Level Employment Situation: April 2024
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in April compared to the previous month, while... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
Virtual Subcommittee Schedule Available for NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting
NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting will be held in person from June 10-14 in Washington, D.C. In an effort to condense... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: NAHB Now
Year-over-Year Gains for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Starts
Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year gains as of the first quarter of 2024, as builders sought to add additional rental... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Can’t Afford a $250,000 Home
NAHB has updated its housing affordability graph for 2024, and the latest data show that 66.6 million households, 49% out... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-17
Source: NAHB Now
Podcast: Advocating for Housing in a Difficult Environment
In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, hosts CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez kick off their... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-16
Source: NAHB Now
A Strong Quarter for Townhouse Construction
Year-over-year gains for townhouse construction continued at the start of 2024 as demand for medium-density housing continues to be strong.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-16
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
Higher Interest Rates Keep Single-Family Housing Starts Flat in April
Overall housing starts increased 5.7% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-16
Source: NAHB Now
Housing Costs Continue to Drive Price Gains
Both overall and core inflation eased slightly in April amid higher costs for gasoline and shelter. On a year-over-year (YOY)... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-15
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Higher Mortgage Rates Hammer Builder Confidence in May
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 45 in May, down six points from April, according... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-15
Source: NAHB Now
Slowing Multifamily Building Market Holds Elevated Built-for-Rent Share
According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts declined significantly during the first... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-15
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
What Attracts Global Members to NAHB?
NAHB spoke with an NAHB Global Member who attended their first International Builders’ Show this year to find out more... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-14
Source: NAHB Now
Mixed Price Changes for Building Materials in April
Inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, increased for the sixth consecutive month, according to the most recent... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-14
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
How Austin HBA Engaged in Transformative City Code Reform
Urban planners and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to innovative solutions that challenge traditional land use policy and zoning... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-14
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Permits Up in March 2024  
Over the first three months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 241,311. On... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-14
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
NAHB Supports Challenge to HUD’s Rule-Making Authority
NAHB recently filed an amicus brief in a case involving a challenge by the insurance industry to HUD’s Disparate Impact... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-13
Source: NAHB Now
Affordability Pyramid Shows 64.8 Million Households Cannot Buy a $250,000 Home
As described in a previous post, NAHB recently released its 2024 Priced-Out Estimates showing 103.5 million households are not able... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-13
Source: Eye On Housing
By Na Zhao
Top Compromises Buyers Will Make to Reach Homeownership
High mortgage rates and double-digit growth in home prices since COVID-19 have brought housing affordability to its lowest level in... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-13
Source: Eye On Housing
By Rose Quint
Top 5 Reasons to Apply for an IBS Scholarship
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Scholarship Program is a way for NAHB members who are 21-35 years old to... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-13
Source: NAHB Now
Credit for Builders Tightens Slightly, Remains Costly
During the first quarter of 2024, credit for residential Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) tightened slightly and remained costly,... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Housing Price and Rent Growth Expectations Increase
Households expect home price growth to increase to 5.1% over the next 12 months, up from 2.6% a year ago,... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: NAHB Now
High Interest Rates, Construction Costs Are Serious Impediments for New Multifamily Development
Every quarter, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducts a survey of multifamily builders/developers and property managers.  The first... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Eye On Housing
By Eric Lynch
Student Designers Recognized at 2024 Solar Decathlon
The annual Solar Decathlon Competition was held April 19-21 at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: NAHB Now
The Impact of Mortgage Rates on Housing Affordability
According to the latest press release from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now risen... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-09
Source: NAHB Now
Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines in First Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to results from... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-09
Source: NAHB Now
Harnessing Nature and Innovation: The Rise of Bioclimatic Pergola Design
For builders and architects committed to leaving a positive mark on the planet while catering to the increasing demand for... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-08
Source: NAHB Now
Mortgage Activity Remains Lower Midway Through Spring Buying Season
Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending May 3rd, total mortgage activity increased 2.6% from the... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-08
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
At 2022 Rates, 10 Million More Households Could Afford a New Home
According to the latest press release from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now risen... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-08
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Adaptive Reuse: Transforming Communities and Meeting Housing Demand
NAHB’s new Adaptive Reuse Guide dives into the factors influencing adaptive reuse — also known as office-to-residential conversions — and... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-08
Source: NAHB Now
Positive Momentum in Demand, Lending Conditions: Q1 2024 SLOOS
According to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2024 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS), lending standards loosened further for all commercial real... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-07
Source: Eye On Housing
By Eric Lynch
How Are Rising Costs Impacting Your Bottom Line?
NAHB is seeking data from single-family builders to produce average profit benchmarks for the industry.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-07
Source: NAHB Now
Creating a Successful Marketing Strategy for Remodelers
On May 9 at 4 p.m. ET, NAHB Remodelers will host a Shop Talk focusing on the key components of... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-07
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Builders: How Does Your Compensation Measure Up?
Discover how other single-family home builders are compensating their employees with pay and benefits.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-06
Source: NAHB Now
Residential Building Wages Continued to Rise
In March, residential building workers’ wages continued to grow but at a relatively slower pace. After an acceleration of a... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-06
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Reminder: Register for May 9 Virtual Townhall Meetings
NAHB’s Senior Officers will host a series of regional Virtual Townhall Meetings on Thursday, May 9. The meetings are an... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-06
Source: NAHB Now
Home Buyers’ Ideal Community
NAHB’s latest study on consumer preferences—What Home Buyers Really Want Study*— asked about the features and amenities buyers want in... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-06
Source: Eye On Housing
By Rose Quint
3 Smart Ways to Promote National Home Remodeling Month
Throughout May, NAHB is celebrating National Home Remodeling Month, sponsored by Westlake Royal Building Products. NAHB’s National Home Remodeling Month... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-03
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Monthly Update Now Available
To help members articulate key housing priorities, the Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-03
Source: NAHB Now
Labor Market Softens in April
Job growth slowed in April, and the unemployment rate increased to 3.9%, suggesting a cooling labor market after a strong... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-03
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Podcast: Biden Administration Is Making it Harder to Finance Homes
In this week's podcast episode, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss two new rules from HUD that... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-03
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Threatens Lawsuit Over Lack of Transparency on WOTUS Rule
NAHB has formally notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that it intends to file a lawsuit unless the agency... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: NAHB Now
Register for the 2024 Legislative Conference Issues Briefing Webinar
In preparation for NAHB's Legislative Conference on June 12 in Washington, D.C., NAHB members are encouraged to register to attend... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: NAHB Now
Senior Officers Lobby Lawmakers Ahead of Leg Con
On May 1, NAHB Chairman Carl Harris and First Vice Chairman Buddy Hughes met with several U.S. senators on Capitol... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: NAHB Now
States with Highest and Fastest Rising Construction Wages, 2024
Reflecting persistent long-term labor challenges, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Eye On Housing
By Natalia Siniavskaia
Fed on Hold with Limited Inflation Progress
The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held constant the federal funds rate constant at a top target of 5.5% at... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
You Can Serve an Integral Role as National Associate Chair
National Associate Chairs (NACs) play an integral role in the Federation as they work closely with Senior Officers of the... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: NAHB Now
Private Residential Construction Spending Dips in March
NAHB analysis of Census data shows that private residential construction spending was down 0.7% in March, after increasing 0.7% in... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Eye On Housing
By Na Zhao
NAHB Remodelers Reveals the Most Popular Type of Home Remodeling Projects
To kick off National Home Remodeling Month in May, which highlights the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler, NAHB Remodelers... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: NAHB Now
Large Decline for Open Construction Jobs in March
Due to tightened monetary policy, the count of total job openings for the entire economy has trended lower over the... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
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