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Podcast: 2022 Economic Outlook with NAHB Chief Economist
In the first Housing Developments episode of 2022, NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz sits down with co-hosts CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin to provide his economic outlook for the year ahead.
Video: NAHB Chairman Urges Members to Recruit Local Code Officials
In the January Chairman’s Update, NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke discusses the importance of engaging in an upcoming advocacy effort to ensure fair, reasonable residential building codes.
Reminder: Leadership Council Delegate Nominations Due Jan. 14
NAHB members who would like to offer their talents, skills and experience to national initiatives and industry policy are encouraged to serve as a delegate to NAHB’s 2022 Leadership Council.
SBA to Host Roundtable Discussion with EPA, Corps on WOTUS Changes
The SBA is hosting a virtual roundtable meeting with staff from the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the Biden administration’s proposed rule to withdraw the Trump administration’s “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) definition.
Happy Holidays from NAHB
NAHB’s offices will be closed for the holidays Dec. 24-31. NAHBNow will publish on a modified schedule during this time and keep you up-to-date on any breaking industry news.
New Home Sales Jump in November on High Consumer Demand
New home sales posted a solid gain last month, driven by strong buyer demand, low existing home inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates.
Funding Available to Support HBA Workforce Development Programs
The National Housing Endowment will support activities that introduce students to careers in the skilled trades.
Double-Digit Gains for Single-Family and Multifamily Production in November
Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction. Overall housing starts increased 11.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Home Builder Sentiment Strong at Year’s End
Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory.
Biden Nominates Sandra Thompson as FHFA Director
President Biden today nominated Sandra L. Thompson as the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson currently serves as acting director of the FHFA, replacing Mark Calabria in June after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the FHFA director can be removed at will.
