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 2023 third vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

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 2023 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

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 2023 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

Alicia Huey, a Birmingham, Ala.-based custom home builder and developer with more than 30 years of experience in the home building industry, today was elected as the 2023 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation at the conclusion of this week’s NAHB Winter Leadership Meetings.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized the best in craftsmanship, innovation and excellence in remodeling during the NAHB Remodeling Awards, sponsored by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of the 2022 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The awards are sponsored by Monogram.

Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home dropped slightly from 2,525 square feet to 2,480 square feet in 2022, and the percentage of new homes with 3+ full bathrooms and 3+ car garages dipped to 33% and 17%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of homes with 4+ bedrooms rose slightly to 48%, in part because of the flexibility in use that bedrooms can provide, with the expectation that home size and amenities will continue to grow in 2023 before dropping again in 2024.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored outstanding residential real estate sales, marketing and design, 55+ housing projects, individual achievement and global excellence at the National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as “The Nationals”). The Nationals: powered by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, were presented during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the recipients of the 17th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to strong safety programs. The 2022 SAFE Awards winners were honored at a ceremony held during the 2023 International Builders’ Show.