Real Estate Industry and New Home News

Ford Announces Big Savings for NAHB Members on 2026 Model Year Vehicles
As a flagship partner of the NAHB Member Savings Program, Ford Pro has announced significant savings on eligible 2026 model... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-19
Source: NAHB Now
House Approves Permitting Reform Bill to Spur Multifamily Development
The House has approved the SPEED Act, legislation that would help spur the production of more multifamily housing by instituting... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-18
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Welcomes 24 New Student Chapters to Help Build the Future
NAHB is proud to welcome 24 new student chapters in 2025. These chapters were created to enhance students' educational experiences,... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-18
Source: NAHB Now
House Panel Approves Major Housing Package
In a move that provides momentum for Congress to enact major housing legislation in early 2026, the House Financial Services... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-17
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Weighs In on New WOTUS Rule
In November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced a proposed updated definition of... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-17
Source: NAHB Now
Podcast: 2025 - The Year of Housing
On the latest episode of NAHB's podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez recap top events and... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-17
Source: NAHB Now
How to Prevent Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season
This December, join NAHB in recognizing National Drunk and Drug Impaired Driving Prevention Month and learn how to prevent the... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-16
Source: NAHB Now
AI Trends, Economic Outlook and More from 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting
NAHB members who were unable to join us in Denver this November for the leadership meetings at the 2025 Fall... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-16
Source: NAHB Now
Homeownership Rate Inches Up
The latest homeownership rate rose to 65.3% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-15
Source: NAHB Now
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39 in December, according to the... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-15
Source: NAHB Now
Judge Determines FEMA’s Termination of BRIC Program Unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-12
Source: NAHB Now
Preventing Cold, Flu and COVID Illnesses on Jobsites Starts with a Plan
In the construction industry, working outdoors may appear to create less risk for catching a cold, flu, and COVID-19, but... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-12
Source: NAHB Now
FHA Announces Forward Mortgage Loan Limits for 2026
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced its 2026 Nationwide Forward Mortgage Loan Limits, which provides the maximum mortgage loan... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-11
Source: NAHB Now
House Passes NAHB-Supported PERMIT Act
The House today passed the PERMIT Act, a legislative package championed by NAHB designed to provide the necessary clarity and... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-11
Source: NAHB Now
Alabama Home Builders Foundation Prepares Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Careers
For three decades, the Alabama Home Builders Foundation (AHBF) has guided high school students and adults statewide toward careers in... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-11
Source: NAHB Now
Fed Eases Monetary Policy
The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut rates a third and final time in 2025, reducing the target... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-11
Source: NAHB Now
How Builders Can Find Infill Land to Boost Margins in 2026
Infill opportunities exist, but the challenge is finding them before the competition moves in or prices go up. Having access... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-10
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Awards HBAs $60K to Support Advocacy Efforts
The NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Committee recently awarded several HBAs financial assistance through the State and Local Issues... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-10
Source: NAHB Now
Construction Labor Market Stable
The count of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, per the Bureau of Labor... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-09
Source: NAHB Now
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year
The average mortgage rate continued to trend lower in November to its lowest level in over a year. According to... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-09
Source: NAHB Now
HOAs are on the Rise Again for New Homes
From 2009 to 2020, more and more new single-family homes were built within a community or homeowner’s association. During the... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-08
Source: NAHB Now
A New Chapter Set to Begin for NAHB’s Leadership Academy as Applications Open
What began as a simple concept two years ago has quickly become one of NAHB’s most impactful programs. The NAHB... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-08
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Members Recognized as ‘Young Guns & Legends’ by Industry’s Top Media
Pro Builder magazine recently released its Class of 2025 “Young Guns & Legends” list that honors up-and-coming leaders and a... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-05
Source: NAHB Now
Mortgage Rates Continue to Trend Lower in November
The average mortgage rate in November continued to trend lower to its lowest level in over a year. According to... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-05
Source: Eye On Housing
By Onnah Dereski
NAHB's Monthly Update Features Talking Points on Advocacy Victories in 2025
The update provides the latest messaging framework to help members articulate all the legislative, regulatory and business wins NAHB secured... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-05
Source: NAHB Now
Top Color Trends for 2026
Neutrals and rich, luxurious hues dominate this year's color trends, along with sophisticated greens. Whether you’re helping a client with... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-04
Source: NAHB Now
How IBS 2026 Can Provide a Tech-Focused Strategy for Your Business
Technology is no longer optional. Whether in estimating, virtual tours, CRM workflows or jobsite visibility, smart tech is a differentiator... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-04
Source: NAHB Now
Number of Bathrooms in New Single-Family Homes in 2024
Single-family homes started in 2024 typically had two full bathrooms, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Construction.... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-04
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Top and Bottom 10 Markets for House Price Appreciation
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, house prices have surged nationally. Between the first quarter of 2020 and the... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-03
Source: NAHB Now
House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: Third Quarter 2025
House prices continued to rise in the third quarter of 2025, though the pace of growth slowed as elevated mortgage... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-03
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
What Percentage of the Housing Market Are Teardowns?
In 2024, 6.9% of new single-family detached homes were teardowns (structures torn down and rebuilt in older neighborhoods), and another... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-03
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Legal Action Fund Grants to Help Combat 3 Key Issues
At the 2025 Fall Leadership Meeting, the NAHB Board of Directors approved the Legal Action Committee’s recommendation to award Legal... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-02
Source: NAHB Now
2025 Member Census: We Want to Hear From You
Keep an eye on your inboxes this week for an important invitation from NAHB to complete our 2025 Builder and... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-02
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Construction Loan Volume Rises in the Third Quarter
Single-family construction lending picked up in the third quarter, amidst the overall cooling lending environment. Loan balances for 1-4 family... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-02
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Remodelers Will Have Tons of Education Options at IBS 2026
Remodelers constitute for nearly one quarter of NAHB’s membership, so the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) will have plenty... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-01
Source: NAHB Now
About 7% of New Homes Are Teardowns
In 2024, 6.9% of new single-family detached homes were teardowns (structures torn down and rebuilt in older neighborhoods), and another... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-01
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Property Taxes on Homes Tick Up in 2024 Led by New Jersey
The average annual residential property tax bill for the 87 million owner-occupied homes in the U.S. was $4,271 in 2024,... Read more
Published on: 2025-12-01
Source: NAHB Now
How You Can Support Workforce Development on Giving Tuesday
To help give students the tools they need to build their career in the construction industry, Home Builders Institute (HBI)... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
Source: NAHB Now
Keep Workers Safe and Warm on Winter Jobsites
With Fall set in across the country and winter rapidly approaching, it is important to know the dangers of cold... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
Source: NAHB Now
The No. 1 Factor Driving Home Values
Square footage, curb appeal and bedroom count only tell part of the story when it comes to the value of... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-26
Source: NAHB Now
6 Practical Ways Builders Can Cut Cycle Time When Every Day Costs Money
Cycle time isn’t just a scheduling issue. It’s a profit issue — one that grows quietly until it owns your... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-26
Source: NAHB Now
Property Taxes by State – 2024
Nationally, across the 87 million owner-occupied homes in the U.S., the average amount of annual real estate taxes paid in... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-26
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Conforming Loan Limits to Rise to $832,750 in 2026
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that the maximum baseline conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
Source: NAHB Now
Share of New Homes with Decks Edges Lower
The share of new homes with decks edged down from 17.6% in 2023 to a new all-time low of 17.4%... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Building Material Prices Continued to Rise in September
Aggregate residential building material prices rose at their fastest pace since January 2023 in the latest Producer Price Index release... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Fannie, Freddie Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps to Rise 20% in 2026
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced yesterday that the 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
Source: NAHB Now
Young Adults Are Once Again Moving Back Home
The share of young adults living with their parents increased in 2024, interrupting the post-pandemic trend of individuals ages 18-34... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
Source: NAHB Now
Where Renters and Owners Face the Highest Cost Burdens
The housing affordability crisis continues to disproportionately affect renters, with more than half of renter households experiencing high-cost burdens —... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
Source: Eye On Housing
By Natalia Siniavskaia
Which Home Features Add the Most Value?
The latest American Housing Survey revealed details about how influential bathrooms, bedrooms, the age of homes and other features are... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
Source: NAHB Now
Bill Would Repeal Biden-Era OSHA Heat Standard
Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) has introduced legislation that would repeal the Biden administration’s proposed OSHA rule on heat injury prevention... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-21
Source: NAHB Now
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