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Veterans Successfully Climb Construction Career Ladder
Today on Veterans Day we honor military members and their families for the sacrifices they have made to serve our country. The home building industry is stepping up to help veterans create a viable private-sector career path forward as they transition to civilian life.
Lower Mortgage Rates Push Housing Affordability to Highest Level in Three Years
With mortgage rates at a three-year low and a healthy job market, housing affordability rose to its highest level in three years in the third quarter of 2019, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) released today.
8 Winter Jobsite Safety Tips for Siding Installers
Working outside in the winter can be challenging (and even dangerous) in many areas of the country. Try using these eight winter jobsite safety tips to help your crews navigate the season’s cold and wet conditions.
Video: NAHB Chairman Shares Resources for Building a Better Business
In this month’s video update to members, NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde discusses valuable resources that members can use to keep up with industry trends.
Celebrating NAHB Spikes in November
NAHB’s Spike program recognizes our members’ outstanding achievements in recruitment and retention. The Spike Club is composed of all the individual members of our local associations who have attained Spike status.
55+ Housing Market Ticks Back Up to Record High
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market rose one point in the third quarter of 2019, returning to its record-high reading of 72, according to NAHB’s 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the highest reading since the inception of the index in 2008.
HUD and Justice Department Reach Agreement on False Claims Act
In an effort to convince more banks to offer Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and U.S. Attorney General William Barr yesterday issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies that sets guidance on the appropriate use of the False Claims Act (FCA) for violations by FHA lenders.
Final Week to Win a Trip to Napa Valley
Signature Kitchen Suite is offering nine prizes to Builder members who recruit the most new members from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2019. The top recruiter and two runners up from each HBA-size category will receive a trip to Napa Valley, Calif., to visit the Signature Kitchen Suite Experience and Design Center.
New Home Sales Remain Stable in September
Sales of newly built, single-family homes decreased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 701,000 units in September off a downwardly revised reading in August, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. On a year-to-date basis, new home sales for 2019 are 7.2% higher than the same period in 2018.
Remodelers’ Confidence Holds Steady in Third Quarter
NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the third quarter of 2019, remaining stable from the previous quarter.
