Households View Housing as a Good Investment Versus Stocks
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that most households view housing as a good investment in comparison to the stock market.
Buyers are Split on Multigenerational Homes
When it comes to the desire for a home designed to house the buyer as well as a younger generation and an older generation, home buyers are split down the middle.
Who are NAHB’s Builder Members?
NAHB’s recently published 2020 membership census reveals that the typical builder member today is a 57-year-old small business owner with a median number of five employees, a median five housing units started in 2020 and a median gross revenue of $2.6 million.
Two Potentially Life-Changing Resources Now Available to NAHB Members
As a part of its focus on member mental health and wellbeing, NAHB has launched two new tools that could help members identify and better understand issues they may be having with mental health, substance abuse, or addiction.
Remodeling Industry Confidence Up Strongly Year Over Year
NAHB released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the first quarter of 2021, posting a reading of 86, up 38 points from the first quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets for projects of all sizes.
SBA Increases Loan Limits for COVID-19 EIDL Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a policy change to help businesses weather the financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by significantly increasing loan limits up to 24 months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
Register Now for the Virtual Green Home Tour Series
Home Performance Counts, the joint educational initiative between NAHB and the National Association of REALTORS, kicks off a Virtual Green Home Tour Series on April 22 at 3 p.m. ET to provide home-building professionals interested in green building and high-performance homes with an inside look into these homes across the country.
Learn About the Latest Industry Trends in Free Member Webinars this Month
NAHB is hosting several webinars this month focused on the latest industry trends and best practices that are free for NAHB members.
Watch the 2021 Spring Board of Directors Meeting
The NAHB 2021 Spring Board of Directors Virtual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET. NAHB Leadership Council delegates, members and Executive Officers may observe the meeting via webcast.
4 Ways to Create Communities That Work
Top design professionals have addressed growing home buyer trends in the wake of this past year as part of the ongoing Design Bites series. Use their tips to help create an eye-catching community that lives as well as it looks.
