More than 700 home building professionals marched on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to address key issues impeding new affordable housing production
Financing
Mortgage Purchase Applications Slow, Even as Rates Fall
Mortgage rates dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point at the start of June, but that gradual improvement in housing affordability wasn't enough to lure buyers back to the for-sale market
Housing Markets
How Detroit’s New Land Value Tax Plan Could Serve as a Model for the Nation
Detroit's mayor is introducing a new land value tax plan intended to increase funding for new construction and resolve a rental affordability crisis
Market Data + Trends
First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing One of the Least Affordable Markets in US History
The Mortgage Bankers Association's Purchase Applications Payment Index reached a record high in April, highlighting the severity of a nationwide housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects first-time buyers
Construction
The median age of construction workers varies by state, but nationally, construction workers are one year older, on average, than the typical U.S. worker in other labor sectors
Building Materials
Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases
Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Are Rising, but for How Much Longer?
Construction job openings rose in April, but tighter monetary policy could put a damper on the labor market in coming months
High school students in Stockton, Calif., are constructing tiny homes for local families in need
Construction input prices are falling after the pandemic’s historic inflation rates, and these materials are seeing the biggest annual price changes
These trade positions raked in the highest salaries in 2022
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Business
A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building
An archive of NHQA-winning companies that represent home building's best in Total Quality Management
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
Design
Three rapidly emerging design and development trends are helping to make housing more attainable without sacrificing style or convenience
Design
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert
Home Design
Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows
Designing and building the award-winning Bungalows—508-square-foot, one-bedroom luxury homes—was a risk The Beach Company opted to take … and it paid off
To stay ahead of the competition, simply value engineering your homes is not enough. Adopt a performance-based mindset
From color choices to storage options to materials selection, these five kitchen trends are on the rise
To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends
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Products
Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home
The latest in smart tech products aim to make homes safer, more comfortable, and more convenient
Products
Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home
The custom home in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert set some ambitious net zero home-performance goals. These building products help to meet them
Products
Products That Raise the Bar on Home Water Savings and Efficiency
This selection of water-saving products can help homeowners monitor water use, ensure water quality, and prevent flooding from leaking pipes
Housing Giants
2022 Housing Giants Report and Rankings
Pro Builder's Housing Giants report ranks the top U.S. home builders by revenue, closings, and type and location of homes built and takes a deeper dive into two driving forces in housing today: built-for-rent and off-site construction
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing
Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?
The B2R segment is white-hot right now, but what does a mature market for single-family rental communities look like?
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing
Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?
The B2R segment is white-hot right now, but what does a mature market for single-family rental communities look like?