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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NAHB Debuts New Index for Multifamily Activity
NAHB Debuts New Index for Multifamily Activity NAHB redesigned its Multifamily Market Survey in the first quarter of 2023 to
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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
Read moreVeteran Employment in Construction Increases in 2022
Veteran Employment in Construction Increases in 2022 The share of employed veterans working in the construction industry increased to 6.5%
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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
Read moreWOTUS Update and More Good News from Capitol Hill
WOTUS Update and More Good News from Capitol Hill NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey provides an update on the successful lobbying
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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
Read moreHelp Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes
Help Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes States and large municipalities across the United States are engaged
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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
Read moreFed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Credit Conditions to Tighten
Fed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Credit Conditions to Tighten The Fed’s projections indicate that additional increases may
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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
Read moreImprove Your Marketing Strategy
Improve Your Marketing Strategy Studies show that those who are in the market for a new home will research builders
Read moreFunding for HBA Workforce Development Programs Available
Funding for HBA Workforce Development Programs Available The National Housing Endowment (NHE) wants to challenge the building industry to help
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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
Read moreSingle-Family Starts Edge Higher
Single-Family Starts Edge Higher Single-family housing starts posted a double-digit percentage gain in December Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2023/01/single-family-starts-edge-higher-as-multifamily-production-weakens
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U.S. Enters a Macroeconomic Maze in 2023
National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides housing industry overview. According to NAHB, as the easing cycle
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What Do the Midterm Results Mean for Housing?
According to NAHB, housing has always been a bipartisan issue. High home prices have pushed ownership out of reach for most
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Interest in New Homes on the Rise
The share of adults planning a home purchase within a year rose from 13% in the first half of 2022
Read moreBoise First To See Yearly Price Drop
Boise First To See Yearly Price Drop Boise was first to the party. Now, as sales stall, inventory levels explode
Read moreAnother 75-Basis Point Rate Hike from the Fed Puts More Pressure on Housing
Another 75-Basis Point Rate Hike from the Fed Puts More Pressure on Housing Among the clear signs of economic slowing
Read moreBuilder Confidence Falls for Ninth Straight Month as Housing Slowdown Continues
Builder Confidence Falls for Ninth Straight Month as Housing Slowdown Continues Builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month as
Read moreSingle-Family Lot Values Reach Record Highs
Single-Family Lot Values Reach Record Highs Lot values for single-family detached housing starts in 2021 increased across the nation, with
Read moreWith NAHB Support, a Big Win in the Electrical Code Over Nuisance Tripping
With NAHB Support, a Big Win in the Electrical Code Over Nuisance Tripping A coalition of HVAC manufacturers and home
Read moreHousing Recession Deepens
Housing Recession Deepens Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices caused housing affordability to fall
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