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Register for Member Webinar: COVID-19 Update for Your Workplace
Join a free member webinar on Wednesday April 1, to understand the paid sick leave and the expanded family leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
NAHB Podcast: Homeland Security and FEMA Announce Provisions for Housing
On this special flash episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard announces two new housing provisions from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that were announced over the weekend.
NAHB Board of Directors Virtual Meeting on April 1
The NAHB Board of Directors Spring Virtual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. ET. All members of the 2020 Board of Directors are required to attend the meeting via webcast.
NAHB Podcast: Senate Passes Stimulus Package
On this breaking news episode of Housing Developments, NAHB Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin outlines the provisions in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the Senate late Wednesday night.
NAHB Wants to Hear from You
As NAHB continues to advocate for the needs of the housing industry during the coronavirus pandemic, we need to continue hearing how the crisis is impacting your business. Your feedback to this week’s survey will help us promote policies to keep the housing sector running with as little disruption as possible during this difficult time.
How to Help Builders Stay on the Job
NAHB is committed to ensuring members continue to operate their businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic as certain states and local municipalities explore “remain in place” orders. Learn more about the advocacy and business resources available to impacted jurisdictions on nahb.org.
Sales Data Shows Housing on Strong Footing Prior to Virus Concerns
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 4.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000 units in February, coming off a sharp upward revision in January, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The January and February readings mark the highest monthly sales paces since July 2007.
HBI Launches Complimentary Online Learning Alternatives
The coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge all sectors of our economy and our educational systems. HBI, a national leader for career training in the building industry, announced complimentary access to online learning alternatives for local schools and training programs.
An Economic Update from NAHB’s Chief Economist
NAHB chief economist is forecasting an economic downturn in the second and third quarters. If social distancing and virus mitigation efforts are effective, the economy should begin the process of rebounding shortly thereafter.
Tell Us How the Coronavirus Is Impacting Your Business
To help us most effectively advocate for the needs of the housing industry, we would like to understand how the coronavirus may be impacting your business. This will help us promote policy changes to keep the housing sector running with as little disruption as possible during this difficult time.
