Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 2.0% for the week ending on Oct. 18 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that FEMA’s push for adopting the latest building codes would unnecessarily
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How to Support Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery Efforts
Hurricane Milton made landfall this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing a devastating storm surge, high winds, tornados and
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Framing Lumber Prices
According to the NAHB, the framing lumber composite price dropped 0.3% for the week ending on Sept. 27 compared to
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Framing Lumber Prices
The NAHB provides insights into current U.S. lumber trends. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the framing lumber
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A Data Profile of NAHB Remodelers
This new report by the National Association of Home Builders profiles NAHB remodelers. According to The National Association of Home
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The 2024 Energy Code Features More Flexibility for Builders
On August 14, the International Code Council (ICC) released the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This model code establishes
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Custom Home Building Slowdown
NAHB’s examination of Census Data sourced from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey reveals a deceleration
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Denver Single-Family Home Construction Climbs 7%
Fresh data from Federal Reserve Economic Data reveals a 7% increase in single-family home construction in metro Denver compared to
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Top Compromises Buyers Will Make to Reach Homeownership
The steep rise in mortgage rates and the significant surge in home prices post-COVID-19 have driven housing affordability to its
Read MoreAt 2022 Rates, 10 Million More Households Could Afford a New Home
According to the latest press release from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now risen
Read MoreMultifamily Developer Confidence Declines in First Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to results from
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NAHB Announces Best in American Living Awards Winners
WASHINGTON, — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of the 2023 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show held last week in
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The B&D Interview: Alicia Huey, Chair, National Association of Home Builders
Reflecting on 2023, the NAHB leader discusses trends, advice and the future of homebuilding Builder and Developer: What is the
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July Gains in Private Residential Construction Spending
It was shown that private residential construction spending rose 1.4% in July, which followed a 1.5% increase in June and
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New Home Sales Increasingly Backed by FHA Loans
Revealing that the share of new home sales backed by FHA loans climbed from 12.1% (revised) to 14.0% in the
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B&D Interview: Alicia Huey, Chair, National Association of Home Builders
Industry leader discusses experiences from custom builder to board chair, homebuilding chapter benefits and the state of new home construction.
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March New Home Sales Jump on Lower Rates and Tight Existing Home Supply
Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 9.6% to a 683,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly
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Single-Family Starts Improve in March
Single-family production showed signs of a gradual upturn in March as stabilizing mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped to
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Inflation Cools as Builder Sentiment Rises
Builders remained cautiously optimistic in April, as limited resale inventory helped to increase demand in the new home market. Data
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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Improves for Fourth Straight Month
Though battling building material issues, builders remain confident with builder confidence rising to 45 points for newly built single-family homes
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NAHB Applauds Senate Passage of WOTUS Resolution
NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey issued a statement after the Senate passed a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that
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HUD Proposes New Federal Flood Risk Management Standards
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would revise HUD’s
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Builder Confidence Edges Higher in March
Although high construction costs and elevated interest rates continue to hamper housing affordability, builders expressed cautious optimism in March as
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Viva Las Vegas!
The International Builders Show brings record breaking attendance By Christine Rombouts The excitement, energy and enthusiasm were everywhere in Las
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NAHB Recognizes Top Industry Achievements at The Nationals Awards Gala
Pride was running high during day two of the International Builder’s Show as sales and marketing professionals celebrated big wins
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Top Features and Design Trends for 2023 Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles
Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Following a brief uptick in
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IBS 2023 Does Not Disappoint
By Christine Rombouts, Senior Contributing Editor, Builder & Developer Heading back to Las Vegas in 2023, educational panels at the
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A Housing Downturn in 2023 Followed by a Recovery in 2024
Though the housing recession will trickle into 2023, the second half of 2023 may lead to a turning point for
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New Products Wow the IBS and KBIS Show Floors
By Christine Rombouts, Senior Contributing Editor, Builder & Developer The 2023 National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show
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