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Happy Holidays from NAHB
NAHB’s offices will be closed for the holidays starting on Thursday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Jan. 4. NAHBNow will be publishing on a modified schedule during this time to keep you up-to-date on breaking industry news.
Affordability and Lack of Supply Put a Dent in New Home Sales
New home sales dipped in November, but remained at a solid level as builders struggled to meet demand and gain access to building materials.
Podcast: Major Wins for Housing in COVID Relief Package
On the last episode of Housing Developments before the holidays, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss how the latest round of COVID relief will help NAHB members.
Single-Family Starts Leveling Off at Strong Pace in November
Single-family starts flattened in November as builders struggled to meet demand, while overall housing starts increased 1.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.55 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Builder Confidence Down from Record High, Still Strong
Ending a string of three successive months of record highs, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 86 in December, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Despite the decline, this is still the second-highest reading in the history of the series after last month’s mark of 90.
IBSx Education Will Help You Build a Better Business in 2021
Dynamic, in-depth education sessions — a hallmark of the traditional International Builders’ Show — will continue during the IBSx Virtual Experience, Feb. 9-12, 2021. With more than 100 education sessions in nine industry tracks, you’ll access fresh strategies, trends and solutions for beginners and experienced professionals.
Podcast: Members of Congress Discuss COVID Relief, Bipartisanship
NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss potential COVID relief and the need for bipartisanship efforts in Congress with the co-chairs of the influential Problem Solvers Caucus, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ).
Podcast: Outlook on COVID Relief and Future Housing Policy
On the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the potential for another COVID relief package and other congressional developments before the end of the year.
Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Job
Cybersecurity can be a daunting and complicated concept, especially given the rapid uptick in cybercrime and the unique challenges we’ve faced over the past several months. Here are a few simple tips to help you and your organization safeguard against cybersecurity threats.
NAHB Winter Board Virtual Meeting on Dec. 15
The NAHB 2020 Winter Board of Directors Virtual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET. NAHB Leadership Council delegates, members and executive officers may observe the meeting via webcast.
