Real Estate Industry and New Home News

NAHB, Other Trade Groups Urge Congress to Act on Transformer Shortages
NAHB and other building and utility trade organizations are urging House and Senate lawmakers to appropriate $1 billion to address... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-29
Source: NAHB Now
Conforming Loan Limits Wil Rise in 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that the baseline conforming loan limit for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-29
Source: NAHB Now
Home Prices Continue to Decline in September
Home prices declined for the third straight month in September as the housing market continues to cool. In September, all... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-29
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
2023 IBS Sustainability & Green Building Scholarship Application Now Open
The Sustainability and Green Building IBS Scholarship provides exposure to students and recent graduates in the construction industry to the... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-29
Source: NAHB Now
Declining Trend of Two-Story Foyer
By Fan-Yu Kuo on November 28, 2022 • Information obtained from the US Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) and... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-28
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
Washington Builders Tackle Skilled Trades Workforce Shortage
Building industry members in Washington State have rolled up their sleeves to dedicate considerable time and money to launch powerful... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-28
Source: NAHB Now
Help Build the Workforce of the Future Tomorrow on Giving Tuesday
Help grow the future leaders of the NAHB Federation tomorrow on Giving Tuesday with tax-deductible donations to scholarship programs that... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-28
Source: NAHB Now
Reminder: Register for Free Housing Economic Outlook Webinar
Join NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Pro Builder Editorial Director Rich Binsacca on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-25
Source: NAHB Now
HBI Military Students Help Repair Veteran Homes
The Home Builders Institute transitioning military students participated in Fayetteville Area (N.C.) Habitat for Humanity’s “Serve, Honor, and Build” event.... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-25
Source: NAHB Now
Member-to-Member Recruitment Strengthens the Industry, Boosts Businesses
Networking and recruitment are the foundation of the Federation's success. Through members' efforts, NAHB's voice becomes stronger in advancing industry... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-23
Source: NAHB Now
New Home Sales Increase in October
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on November 23, 2022 • New home sales rebounded in October despite higher mortgage rates, likely due... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-23
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
Small Increase for Missing Middle Multifamily
By Robert Dietz on November 23, 2022 • The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, including townhouses, duplexes and... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-23
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
3 IBS Education Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss
Discover some of the most popular annual industry trends and forecast presentations in a super-charged format at the NAHB International... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-22
Source: NAHB Now
97% Built-for-Rent Multifamily Construction Share
By Robert Dietz on November 22, 2022 • According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily,... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-22
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
Funding Available for Skilled Trades Training Programs
Home builders associations and NAHB members can help create or enhance construction trades programs at their local middle and high... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-22
Source: NAHB Now
Hire a REALTOR®, Gain a Resource
Your relationship with your REALTOR® doesn’t have to end at the closing. By hiring a REALTOR®, you’ve connected with a... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-22
Source: Texas Association of Realtors News
By Texas REALTORS® Staff
Business Management Strategies to Secure Your Bottom Line
As an economic recession looms, many in the housing industry are looking for ways to improve their business practices and... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-21
Source: NAHB Now
New Single-Family Home Size Trending Lower
By Robert Dietz on November 21, 2022 • An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-21
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
NAHB Supports Construction Career Exploration in Nation's Capitol
NAHB participated in The Big Build at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., to help introduce kids to a... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-21
Source: NAHB Now
Employment Situation in October: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states in October compared to the previous month while eight states and the District... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-21
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
Gain for Custom Home Building
By Robert Dietz on November 21, 2022 • NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-21
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
Trend Alert: Patios Increasingly Preferred Over Decks in New Homes
The share of new homes with patios increased for the sixth year in a row in 2021, to a post-2004... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-18
Source: NAHB Now
Latest Rankings of Top Member Recruiters Show a Tight Race for Napa
Signature Kitchen Suite is once again offering an all-inclusive trip to Napa Valley to the top nine builders who recruited... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-18
Source: NAHB Now
Do You Stand Out to Prospective Customers?
Standing out from the competition requires more than just having a website. Two live online courses will help you engage... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-17
Source: NAHB Now
Flat Readings for Single-Family Built-for-Rent
Single-family built-for-rent construction leveled off during the third quarter of 2022 as the overall housing market slowed. This occurred after... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Robert Dietz
Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines Significantly in the Third Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined significantly in the third quarter of 2022, according to results from... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Eric Lynch
Single-Family Housing Contraction Continues in October
Elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs for concrete and other building materials and weakening demand stemming from deteriorating affordability conditions... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-17
Source: NAHB Now
Mark Your Calendars for the NAHB Winter Board of Directors Meeting and Livestream
The NAHB Winter Board of Directors Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-16
Source: NAHB Now
Credit Conditions for Builders and Developers Continue to Worsen
During the third quarter of 2022, credit continued to become less available and generally more costly on loans for Acquisition,... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-16
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Builder Confidence Declines for 11 Consecutive Months as Housing Weakness Continues
Elevated interest rates, stubbornly high building material costs and declining affordability conditions that are pushing more buyers to the sidelines... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-16
Source: NAHB Now
Building Materials Prices Decline for Second Consecutive Month
The prices of building materials decreased 0.2% in October (not seasonally adjusted) following a 0.5% decline in September according to... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-15
Source: Eye On Housing
By David Logan
FHA's MMIF Capital Reserves Continue to Climb
The Federal Housing Administration's capital reserve ratio of its Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF) ended the fiscal year at 11%,... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-15
Source: NAHB Now
Free Webinar Examines Economic Conditions and Impact on Housing in 2023 and Beyond
How will inflation and rising interest rates affect housing demand, production, and affordability in 2023 and into 2024? Join NAHB... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-15
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Permits Decline in September 2022
Over the first nine months of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 800,424. On... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-15
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
Women Leaders Contribute to Workforce Development
More women are working in the home building industry and taking on leadership roles to help combat the ongoing labor... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-14
Source: NAHB Now
Patios Continue to Substitute for Decks on New Homes
As a previous post has shown, the share of new homes with patios increased for the sixth year in a... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-14
Source: Eye On Housing
By Paul Emrath
Reminder: One Week Left to Apply for NAHB Comittees and Council Boards
Members interested in serving on one of NAHB's committees or council board of trustees for the 2023 leadership year must... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-14
Source: NAHB Now
Chairman's Update: A Recap of the NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings
In the November Chairman's Update, NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter provides members a recap of the recent NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-11
Source: NAHB Now
Why IBS Scholarship Recipients Are Excited to Attend the Show
NAHB members between the ages of 21-35 who receive a scholarship to attend the International Builders' Show (IBS) have the... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-11
Source: NAHB Now
We Need to Talk: Suicide Prevention in Construction
The discussion around construction workers’ mental health is gaining traction, and while no one has all the answers, one thing... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-11
Source: NAHB Now
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps Reduced for 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today announced that the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-10
Source: NAHB Now
Register Now for NAHB Virtual Townhall Meetings
NAHB's Senior Officers will host a series of Virtual Townhall Meetings on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, for members and HBA... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-10
Source: NAHB Now
Inflation Shifts to Slowest Pace Since January
Consumer prices in October saw the smallest year-over-year gain since January 2022, and while still elevated, inflation experienced the first... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-10
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
Unsurprisingly, Housing Affordability Continues to Fall
By Rose Quint on November 10, 2022 • Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, ongoing building material supply chain disruptions, and... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-10
Source: Eye On Housing
By Rose Quint
Housing Affordability Falls to More than 10-Year Low as Rising Interest Rates Take a Toll
Housing affordability fell to its lowest level since NAHB began tracking it on a consistent basis in 2012 as rising... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-10
Source: NAHB Now
Using Contract Skilled Labor May Reduce Workers' Compensation Risk
Partnering with a staffing agency may lessen the impact of workforce injuries on your business.... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-09
Source: NAHB Now
What Do the Midterm Results Mean for Housing?
NAHB Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin provides an analysis of last night's elections and what's in store for housing in the... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-09
Source: NAHB Now
Mortgage Activity Remains Low Due to Market Uncertainty
By Jesse Wade on November 9, 2022 • Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending November... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-09
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Revolving Debt Surges as Credit Card Rates Hit 18-Year High
By David Logan on November 8, 2022 • According to the Federal Reserve’s latest G.19 Consumer Credit report, consumer credit... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-08
Source: Eye On Housing
By David Logan
NAHB Chairman: Recognize Top Member Recruiters During Spike Appreciation Month
Member-to-member recruitment is the most effective source of growth for our Federation. In November, NAHB recognizes those who consistently help... Read more
Published on: 2022-11-08
Source: NAHB Now
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