California lawmakers roll back environmental law
California lawmakers passed a major rollback of the state’s environmental review law, CEQA, including a new exemption that allows advanced
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Incentives, Inventory and the Tale of Two Housing Markets
The U.S. housing market is currently split between two speeds: the existing-home market remains stalled due to homeowners locked into
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Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty
In April 2025, U.S. existing home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million units, marking the
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Cotality: Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Steady Across the U.S.
Despite continued economic uncertainties, the U.S. housing market is showing signs of stability when it comes to mortgage performance. According
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Weyerhaeuser Expands Timberlands With $375M Deal
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) is investing $375 million to acquire 117,000 acres of high-quality timberlands in North Carolina and Virginia
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How Housing Professionals Can Navigate the Current Sales Market
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is offering strategies to help housing professionals navigate the current sales market, which
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Affordability Improves Amid Year-Long Slide in National House Price Appreciation
In February 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved modestly, driven by a slowdown in national house price appreciation and positive income
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Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. housing market witnessed a narrowing gap between new and existing home prices.
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Mortgage Activity Levels Off in April as Rates Increase
In April 2025, U.S. mortgage activity remained relatively stable amid rising interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
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U.S. Home Price Insights – May 2025
U.S. home price growth continued to decelerate in March 2025, with year-over-year gains dipping to 2.5%, down from 2.9% in
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The Power of Women in the Workforce
Women now make up a record 11% of the construction workforce, according to NAHB analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Fire Moat: Rancho Mission Viejo on High Alert for Prevention
Rancho Mission Viejo has become a model for proactive wildfire prevention, investing heavily in what it calls a “fire moat”
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Podcast: Economic Data Shows Unsettled Housing Market
In the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and Chief Economist Robert Dietz discuss how home builders
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U.S. Economy Contracted in First Quarter of 2025
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau
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New Home Sales Rise in March
New home sales rose 8.8% in March 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693,000 units, according to data
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Round Table Recap: San Fernando Valley IAI & SEAOSC Visit
Recently, National Hardwood Flooring & Moulding had the pleasure of hosting members of the San Fernando Valley chapters of the
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Join NKBA and KBIS at High Point Market for a Special Kitchen and Bath Design Panel
At the upcoming High Point Market, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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Sustainable Standouts at KBIS 2025
At KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, sustainability emerged as a central theme, with manufacturers showcasing innovative, eco-friendly products that blend
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Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is prompting many prospective homebuyers to delay their purchasing plans, according to a recent analysis by John Burns
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Ford Pro Joins NAHB Member Savings Program
Ford Pro has joined the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Member Savings Program, offering exclusive discounts to NAHB members.
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How Gen Z Will Write New Rules for Homebuying
As Gen Z begins to enter the housing market in greater numbers, their approach is poised to reshape traditional homebuying
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Decline in Mortgage Rates Helps to Increase New Home Sales in March
In March 2025, U.S. new home sales experienced a notable boost, rising 7.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Despite recent fluctuations, the mortgage market continues to show resilience. As of the week ending April 11, 2025, purchase applications
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Permits Pullback in February 2025
Despite an overall dip in housing permits, several regions and states have shown encouraging signs in early 2025. Notably, the
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Despite Exemptions and Delays, Tariffs are Already Affecting Builders
Despite recent exemptions and temporary delays in U.S. tariff policy, home builders are already experiencing the impact of these measures.
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Where Do Builders and Remodelers Buy Building Products?
A recent NAHB analysis highlights the pivotal role of specialty retailers, lumber yards, and wholesale distributors in supplying building materials
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NAHB Lauds the Nomination of Bill Pulte to Lead the FHFA
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued
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When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? A look at 2025.
Since late 2022, mortgage rates have jumped to between 6% and 7%. Rates started to drop in the summer of
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Taylor Morrison Unveils Top 10 Design Trends for 2025
From rich, bold color schemes to functional spaces, timeless style, and more inclusive design, consumers are embracing a range of
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New Construction Picks Up in November as Builders Pull More Permits
According to U.S. News, builders took out more building permits for future construction in November while starting on slightly fewer
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price decreased 2.0% for the week ending on Dec. 13. Despite the decline, lumber prices are
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