Real Estate Industry and New Home News

Podcast: A Big Win in the Supreme Court and Understanding the Realtors Settlement
In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, hosts CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are once again... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: NAHB Now
Personal Saving Rate Falls to 3.2% in March
The most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed that personal income increased 0.5% in March,... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Eye On Housing
By Na Zhao
New Energy Codes Mandate a Blow to Housing Affordability
In a move that will curb new construction and harm housing affordability nationwide, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: NAHB Now
Labor Department Finalizes New Overtime Salary Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule significantly increasing the salary level for determining overtime pay requirements... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: NAHB Now
How Rising Costs Affect Home Affordability
NAHB recently updated its 2024 priced out estimates, showing how higher prices and interest rates affect housing affordability. The new... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Eye On Housing
By Na Zhao
Study Highlights Housing Tradeoffs in Inclusionary Zoning Policies
A recent report authored by the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies notes that although inclusionary zoning can help... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: NAHB Now
New Nationwide Codes Mandate a Major Blow to Housing Affordability
NAHB Chairman Carl Harris today issued a statement after the Biden administration announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: NAHB Now
U.S. Tile Makers Seek Duties Up to 800% on Indian Ceramic Tile Imports
A group of U.S. tile manufacturers have filed anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: NAHB Now
U.S. Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the U.S. economy grew at a noticeably slower pace in the first quarter... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jing Fu
Housing Share of GDP Surpasses 16% for First Time Since 2022
Housing’s share of the economy rose to 16.1% in the first quarter of 2024. The share remained below 16% for... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
Protect Jobsite Workers by Focusing on Fall Prevention
OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction begins Monday, May 6. Use valuable resources from OSHA and... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB’s Inaugural HBCU Cohort Paves Way for Future Leaders
NAHB’s first-ever Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student Leadership program recently completed a successful year of learning, networking and... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-24
Source: NAHB Now
All-Cash Sales Dropped to Lowest in 3 Years
NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing report reveals that the share of new home... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-24
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
High-Energy Competition Fosters New Trades Talent
SkillsUSA state championships prove students are interested and excited about the trades.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-24
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB to Host Shop Talk on NAR Lawsuits
The class-action lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other large real estate companies nationwide have been... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-23
Source: NAHB Now
HUD Releases New Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a final rule in the Federal Register that revises HUD’s... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-23
Source: NAHB Now
Statement from NAHB Chairman Carl Harris on HUD’s New Federal Flood Risk Management Standards Rule
NAHB Chairman Carl Harris issued a statement on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) final rule that revises... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-23
Source: NAHB Now
Census Analysis Shows Undercount of Youngest Population in 2020
Based on new demographic analysis of 2020 Census population counts, the Census Bureau estimates that children between the ages of... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-23
Source: Eye On Housing
By Jesse Wade
How to Access the Best of IBS 2024 Education
The Best of IBS Education video series is a 12-video library that includes some of the most well-attended and highly... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-22
Source: NAHB Now
Green Building: Resiliency Practices
Green homes go beyond lessening their environmental impact; they also actively mitigate the effects of the environment upon them. All... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-22
Source: Eye On Housing
By Onnah Dereski
Buyer Preference for a Detached Home Remains Strong
A recent NAHB study on home buyer preferences* found that a single-family detached home remains the first purchase option for... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-22
Source: Eye On Housing
By Rose Quint
What are the Highest Paid Occupations in Construction?
Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $58,500 and the top 25% make at least $79,450, according to... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-22
Source: NAHB Now
State Level Employment Situation: March 2024
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 44 states in March compared to the previous month, while six states and the District... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-19
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
NAHB Launches Offsite Construction Video Series
NAHB launched a new video series this month called the Offsite Construction Video Series. Each month, experts will explore essential... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-19
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB Members Recognized in Pro Remodeler's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Pro Remodeler recently released its 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 in its March/April issue. See which NAHB members made... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-19
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Builders: Tell Us How Rising Costs Are Impacting Your Bottom Line
Builders’ bottom lines across the country are being squeezed by rising material, labor and land costs. NAHB’s Economics team is... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-18
Source: NAHB Now
Existing Home Sales Decline in March
After reaching the 12-month high last month, existing home sales retreated in March due to lingering high mortgage rates, according... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-18
Source: Eye On Housing
By Fan-Yu Kuo
Learn Strategies for Managing Cold Stress on Jobsites
Each time winter weather rolls around, a new threat to residential construction workers emerges: cold stress. It is important for... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-18
Source: NAHB Now
Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2023
Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $58,500 and the top 25% make at least $79,450, according to... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-18
Source: Eye On Housing
By Natalia Siniavskaia
How Quickly Do Prices Respond to Monetary Policy?
As economist Milton Friedman once quipped, monetary policy has a history of operating with “long and variable lags.”[1] What Friedman... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Eric Lynch
Podcast: Housing Affordability and What Policymakers Can Do to Solve It
In the latest episode of NAHB's podcast, Housing Developments, hosts CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: NAHB Now
Most Home Buyers Want One, Medium-Sized Home Office
According to the latest What Home Buyers Really Want Study*, the vast majority of home buyers are looking for a... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: Eye On Housing
By Rose Quint
Biden Administration Releases Decarbonization Plan for Homes and Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy recently released an ambitious blueprint for decarbonizing buildings in the country, including homes, with a... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: NAHB Now
New NAHB Resource for State and Local Housing Advocates
The State Affairs is a new quarterly newsletter to keep members of the Federation informed of key state and local... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-16
Source: NAHB Now
Housing Starts Fall on Interest Rate, Financing Concerns
Overall housing starts decreased 14.7% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-16
Source: NAHB Now
NAHB’s Latest Advocacy Wins, and What’s Next
NAHB advocates for its members year-round on various issues affecting residential construction. Now, members can watch short-form videos directly from... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-15
Source: NAHB Now
Register Now for the NAHB Virtual Townhall Meetings
NAHB's Senior Officers will host a series of Virtual Townhall Meetings on Thursday, May 9, for members and HBA leadership... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-15
Source: NAHB Now
Builder Sentiment Unchanged in April
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 51 in April, unchanged from March, according to the... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-15
Source: NAHB Now
Supreme Court Rules that Legislation Does Not Protect Improper Impact Fees
Following a unanimous decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court today, California home owners, builders and developers may now... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: NAHB Now
Statement of NAHB 2025 Third Vice Chairman Candidate Gary Campbell
The NAHB Nominations Committee has certified one candidate for 2025 Third Vice Chairman: Gary Campbell, from Lowell, Mass., who is... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: NAHB Now
View a Livestream of the Spring Board of Directors Virtual Meeting
The Board of Directors will convene virtually on Tuesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. ET. A livestream of the meeting... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: NAHB Now
New NAHB Jobsite Safety App is Now Available
NAHB, a leader in safety and health education and compliance assistance for residential construction, has released a new mobile tool... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: NAHB Now
Single-Family Permits Performing Well in February 2024
Over the first two months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 155,236. On... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: Eye On Housing
By Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
Emerging Member Leaders Come to D.C. to Meet with Government Officials, Learn About the Federation
Thirteen NAHB member leaders from across the country recently came to Washington, D.C., to discuss industry issues with government officials... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: NAHB Now
Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains in Positive Territory in First Quarter
NAHB released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2024, posting a reading of 66,... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-11
Source: NAHB Now
Podcast: NAHB Highlights Advocacy Victories and Prospects for 2024
In the latest episode of NAHB's podcast, Housing Developments, hosts CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez welcome Chief Lobbyist... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-10
Source: NAHB Now
Podcast: Jim and Paul Discuss XXX
On the latest edition of Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss XXX.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-10
Source: NAHB Now
House Approves NAHB-Supported Workforce Development Bill
The House has approved NAHB-supported legislation that would reaffirm congressional support for Job Corps and help address the nation’s skilled... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-10
Source: NAHB Now
Aspiring Home Building Professionals Compete in SkillsUSA Competition
The talents of a diverse group of aspiring home building professionals were on display last month as thousands of students... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-09
Source: NAHB Now
Top 5 Reasons to Speak at IBS 2025
Share your knowledge, experience and expertise at the 2025 International Builders’ Show, which will take place Feb. 25-27 in Las... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-09
Source: NAHB Now
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