Real Estate Industry and New Home News

Home Builders, Developers Score Key Wins in House Passage of Interior-Environment Spending Bill
NAHB and Florida home builders posted key wins after the House passed its Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-26
Source: NAHB Now
Personal Saving Rate Drops to Lowest Rate Since November 2022
Personal income inched up 0.2% in June, down from a 0.4% increase in the prior month, according to the most... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-26
Source: Eye On Housing
By Na Zhao
Market Share of 5,000+ Square Foot Homes Declines in 2023
The number of homes started in 2023 exceeding 5,000 square feet, dropped to 26,000, a decrease from 29,000 in 2022,... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-26
Source: Eye On Housing
By Ashok Chaluvadi
How Soaring Prices for Building Materials Impact Housing
Prices of most building materials are still far above their pre-pandemic levels, and the impact of those elevated prices can... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-26
Source: NAHB Now
All-Cash Sales Remained at a Three-Year Low for the Second Quarter
 All-cash purchases accounted for 6.9% of new home sales in the second quarter of 2024, the lowest level since the... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
NAHB Podcast: Changing Dynamics in the 2024 Election
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Chief... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-25
Source: NAHB Now
Housing Share of GDP Remains Above 16% Despite Marginal Declines in Residential Investment
Housing’s share of the economy stayed level at 16.1% in the second quarter of 2024. The share remained above 16%... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
U.S. Economic Growth Accelerated in Second Quarter
In the second quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy grew twice as fast as it did in the first quarter,... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Lowe’s Foundation Makes Another Big Investment in Skilled Trades Training
The Lowe’s Foundation recently announced nearly $8 million in Gable Grants to a second cohort of community and technical colleges.... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-25
Source: NAHB Now
Sawmill Production Declines During First Quarter
The production index for sawmills and wood preservation industries fell at the start of 2024 to 91.9 in the first... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-24
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
New Home Sales Fall to a Seven-Month Low in June
New home sales fell to the lowest level since November 2023, as elevated mortgage rates continued to keep buyers on... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-24
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Costly Energy Codes and Rent Caps Will Harm Housing Affordability, NAHB Tells Congress
NAHB Chairman Carl Harris called on Congress today to address two key policies that will notably escalate costs for home... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-24
Source: NAHB Now
New Home Sales Soft in June as Mortgage Rates Remain Near 7%
Sales of newly built, single-family homes in June fell 0.6% to a 617,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a slight... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-24
Source: NAHB Now
Register Now for the 2024 Fall Leadership Meeting
Make plans now to attend the Fall Leadership Meeting, Oct. 1-3, in San Antonio, Texas.... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-23
Source: NAHB Now
Existing Home Sales Continued to Pull Back Amid Record High Prices
Existing home sales fell for the fourth straight month in June due to lingering high mortgage rates and record-high prices,... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-23
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
Share of Homes Built on Slabs Surges
The majority of new single-family homes started in 2023 were built on slab foundations, according to NAHB analysis of the... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-23
Source: NAHB Now
5 Ways a REALTOR® Can Help With Your Rental Property
Many REALTORS® help people buy and sell houses, but some also specialize in property management. Whether you already own investment... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-23
Source: Texas Association of Realtors News
By Texas REALTORS® Staff
What Is the Most Common Siding Material for Single-Family Homes?
According to the annual data from the Census Bureau’s  Survey of Construction (SOC), stucco was the most common principal siding material for... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-22
Source: NAHB Now
Stucco Remains Most Used Principal Exterior Wall Material 
Stucco was the most common principal siding material for new single-family homes started in 2023 at 26.8%, according to the annual... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-22
Source: Eye On Housing
By Onnah Dereski
NAHB Helps HBAs Reduce Barriers to Housing Affordability
At the 2024 Spring Leadership Meeting, the State and Local Government Affairs Committee awarded eight home builders associations (HBAs) with... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-22
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Members Needed to Represent Builders on New ICC Energy Code Committees
The International Code Council (ICC) has launched the process for the development of the next edition of the International Energy... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-19
Source: NAHB Now
Sneak Peek of the 2025 IBS Exhibit Home: Innovations in the Walls
The build team of The New American Home 2025 is continually finding creative ways to deliver an extraordinary home within... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-19
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Podcast: Election 2024 Predictions, and Housing Data Weighs on Builders
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-18
Source: NAHB Now
Top Ten Builder Share Declines in 2023
The top ten builders accounted for 42.2% of all new single-family home closings in 2023, down 1.3 percentage points from... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-18
Source: Eye On Housing
By Aaron Wade
Remodeling Market Sentiment Holds Steady in Second Quarter
NAHB released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 65, down one... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-18
Source: NAHB Now
Harvard Research Examines State and Local Programs Promoting Middle-Income Housing
The Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) recently released a white paper, “Subsidizing the Middle: Policies, Tradeoffs, and... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-17
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Starts Weaken in June
Overall housing starts increased 3.0% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million units, according to a... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-17
Source: NAHB Now
High Mortgage Rates Continue to Hold Back Builder Confidence
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 42 in July, down one point from June, according... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-16
Source: NAHB Now
Biden Plan to Cap Rents at 5% Would Deter Production, Harm Affordability
NAHB Chairman Carl Harris issued a statement after President Biden announced he is proposing to cap rents at 5% per... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-16
Source: NAHB Now
Rent Caps Would Exacerbate Housing Affordability Crisis
Over the past two weeks, President Biden has raised the issue of rent caps on three separate occasions. NAHB is... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-15
Source: NAHB Now
Share of Homes Built on Slabs Surges to 72.4%
NAHB analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC) shows that 72.4% of new single-family homes started in 2023 were built... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-15
Source: Eye On Housing
By Catherine Koh
Holman Now Offers Fleet Management Discounts to NAHB Members
NAHB recently added Holman, a global automotive services leader, to its Member Savings Program. Through the partnership, NAHB members will... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-15
Source: NAHB Now
Young Professionals Raise $13,000 for BUILD-PAC
NAHB’s Young Professionals Committee rallied together to raise more than $13,000 for BUILD-PAC at a golfing fundraiser following the 2024... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-12
Source: NAHB Now
FHFA Announces 3 New Tenant Protection Policy Changes
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced three policy changes effective for all new multifamily mortgage loan applications signed... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-12
Source: NAHB Now
What Buyers Expect to Pay vs. Actual Home Prices
There is a major gap between buyers’ expectations and home prices, according to recent surveys from NAHB and the U.S.... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-11
Source: NAHB Now
Inflation Eases Further in June
Both overall and core inflation continued to slow in June, as a decline in gasoline prices offset the increase in... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-11
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
Get Better Building Codes with the NAHB 2024 I-Codes Adoption Kit
NAHB has published its 2024 I-Codes Adoption Kit, a set of resources designed to help home builders and HBAs understand... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-11
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB’s New Warranty Book Helps Builders and Remodelers Avoid Costly Mistakes
The subject of builder and remodeler warranties is one of the most important issues affecting the building industry today. Customers... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-10
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Urges Congress to Address Housing Affordability Crisis
NAHB called on Congress today to support policies that will allow home builders to construct more homes and apartments to... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-10
Source: NAHB Now
Lot Values Trend Higher
Lot values for single-family detached spec homes continued to rise, with national values reaching a new high in 2023, according... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-10
Source: Eye On Housing
By Natalia Siniavskaia
Share of Smaller Home Lots Reaches New High
The steadily rising share of smaller lots reflects unprecedented lot shortages confronted by home builders during the pandemic housing boom,... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-09
Source: NAHB Now
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for a 2025 IBS Scholarship
Applications for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® Scholarship Program are due Friday, July 12.... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-09
Source: NAHB Now
Increase in Mortgage Activity for June
The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume by the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly survey, increased... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-09
Source: Eye On Housing
By Catherine Koh
Share of Smaller Lots Is at New High
Close to two thirds (65%) of new single-family detached homes sold in 2023 were built on lots under 9,000 square... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-09
Source: Eye On Housing
By Natalia Siniavskaia
Use NAHB Resource to Keep Workers Safe from UV Exposure
As NAHB celebrates UV Safety Awareness Month in July, it is important for home builders and general contractors to educate... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-08
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
NAHB has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-08
Source: NAHB Now
Housing Affordability Challenges Leads to Frustrated Buyer Price Expectations
There is a mismatch between the prices of homes being built, and the prices home buyers expect to pay, according... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-05
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Monthly Update Available to Members
To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation.... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-05
Source: NAHB Now
Saying ‘Yes’ to Leadership: Lessons from an Award-Winning Custom Home Builder
Sean Sullivan, the 2023 Custom Home Builder of the Year, recently shared his thoughts on the importance of getting involved... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-05
Source: NAHB Now
National Log Homes Open House Month Celebrates 13 Years of Log Home Heritage
This July marks the 13th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. NAHB Log and Timber Homes Council members and... Read more
Published on: 2024-07-03
Source: NAHB Now
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