Home prices are up to record highs in nearly every regional market across the U.S., but some metros are seeing more growth than others
Labor + Trade Relations
Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on
Building Technology
3D Printed Homes Won’t Be Enough to Solve a Nationwide Inventory Shortage
3D printing technology is inching its way onto jobsites across the U.S., but its wider impact may not be as helpful for the housing industry as some suggest
Market Data + Trends
The Housing Market Is Showing Early Signs of a Correction, Experts Say
Record-high housing prices won't be the norm for much longer, according to market experts reporting a slowdown in nationwide home sales
Design
A home's community is an often overlooked "X factor" determining (at least in part) its resale value. These tips from Housing Design Matters make community a priority
Single-Family Homes
Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes
Detached-home solutions ranging from 900 to 2,300 square feet that offer attainable single-family housing with flair
The New American Home
Kitchens + Baths in The New American Home 2022: A Modern Twist on a Timeless Style
The infusion of jazzy patterns and a warm color palette add lively character to the kitchens and baths of this year’s home in Orlando, Fla.
Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design ... and a glimpse into its future
Whether it's embracing lakefront living or creating outdoor spaces with atriums and courtyards, these four house plans succeed in blurring the line between indoors and outside
Explore how The New American Home 2022 presents a flexible floor plan for living in harmony
Single-family homes to rent now fill a crucial void in our housing supply. These home plans offer design inspiration for this growing segment
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Coronavirus
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market
After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
California Bill Proposes a Vaccine Mandate for All Employees
A necessary final step toward normalcy or a statewide infringement? Here’s what Californians have to say about the fate of a new vaccine mandate
Wellness Design and Pandemic Precautions Will Define the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
KBIS 2022 is back in person, but health and wellness will still be a main concern of the three-day trade show
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Local Builders
Home Builders in Southern Nevada Are Facing Record High Demand
Nevada buyers undaunted by rising mortgage rates are putting pressure on local builders to create more housing supply
Labor + Trade Relations
The States With the Highest Construction Wages
Average hourly earnings (AHE) are reaching new highs for skilled laborers in some states. Here are the locations where workers are benefiting the most…
Home building is booming nationwide amid soaring demand, but some challenges remain even for the biggest names in the industry
New home construction projects are surging beyond 1 million, but that doesn’t mean buyers are moving in anytime soon
As prices for building materials continue to rise, so too does the incentive for thieves overtaking construction sites
From company CEOs to hands-on trade workers, these are the highest paid construction positions of 2021
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Business
The Cost of Doing Business Study offers a tool for builders to see how their businesses stack up against the competition
If you're running a home building company and believe numbers equal truth, think again. Numbers do, in fact, lie. Here's how you can respond to that reality to achieve more reliable business metrics
Don’t let the current hype about single-family B2R communities obscure the need to create long-term sustainability and asset value
NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast explores potential solutions for a frenzied post-pandemic business environment
Why is getting the numbers right so hard when managing a business?
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Exterior
Resilient, Stylish Exterior Product Releases
From lap siding to stone veneer, these exterior products pair sleek design with durability
Products
10 Fashionable, Functional Interior Home Products
From high-performance features to on-trend styles, these interior products offer new design options from floor to ceiling
Products
New and Innovative Building Products Seen at IBS/KBIS 2022
A roundup of standout building materials and products from this year’s International Builders’ Show / Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants List—Builder Rankings by Revenue
Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year proved exceptional, with unprecedented challenges stemming from the pandemic
2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year
New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
Home Builders Ask: Where’s the Land?
You still need a checkbook, but for home builders finding and acquiring land also requires planning, perseverance, and thinking outside the box
The Supply Chain's Perfect Storm
Never before have home builders had to navigate a market where houses are pre-selling fast while the cost of so many resources is rising and so many supplies are constrained at the same time
