Supply Constraints Hinder Sales and Affordability
A dearth of inventory has resulted in price growth, making prospective home buyers more cautious about a potential purchase.
Administration Proposes Modernizing Mortgage Lending
The Treasury Department released a report on July 31 addressing advances in financial market technology and related changes in the delivery of financial services. The report includes recommendations for legislative and regulatory action to streamline and modernize mortgage lending and servicing.
Trench Deaths, Injuries Rise for Home Builders
OSHA has made reducing trenching and excavation hazards a priority, and for good reason: Excavation and trench-related fatalities in 2016 were nearly double the average of the previous five years.
Learn from Systems-Built Experts in Summit Education Sessions
The upcoming Building Systems Housing Summit is a great opportunity to discover emerging trends and network with builders, manufacturers and suppliers of modular, panelized, concrete, log and timber frame homes. The event also gives attendees direct access to top experts in the industry.
NAHB, USA Today Debate Merits of Updating the Endangered Species Act
In a point-counterpoint published on USA Today’s opinion page on Aug. 2, NAHB Chairman Randy Noel and the USA Today editorial board debated the merits of the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
55+ Housing Market Shows Continued Strength in 2nd Quarter
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market continued to be in positive territory in the second quarter of 2018, according to the NAHB 55+ Housing Market Index released today. The index increased one point to 67.
NAHB to Administration: Negotiate Now
As lumber prices continue to climb to the detriment of home builders and their customers, members of the NAHB Board of Directors have an important message for Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer: Negotiate now.
How to Protect Your Reputation from Negative Customer Reviews
Federal Trade Commission regulations require builders to be honest when replying to customer feedback on social media. How do you do so while also protecting your reputation?
Who is Your Boomer Buyer?
New research on baby boomer households conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting reveals a number of trends on what active adults are looking for in their next home and next community.
National Flood Insurance Program Receives 4-Month Extension
The Senate voted today to approve House-passed legislation that will extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until Nov. 30. Absent congressional action, the program would have expired at 11:59 p.m. tonight.
