Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant
After a major decline in refinance activity with high mortgage rates, a new COVID-19 variant could cause a swift reversal
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sets New Health and Safety Standards for U.S. Homes
A recently signed infrastructure law seeks to ensure the health and safety of millions of Americans
New Federal Nationwide Wetlands Permits Suspended
How a new court ruling is halting the use of new NWPs
Congress Democrats Push Spending Bill to Help With Affordable Housing
Democrats in Congress are ready to invest in affordable housing, but will Republicans get on board?
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Coronavirus Resources and Information
What to Expect From OSHA's New COVID Vaccine Standard
How contractors and employers can prepare for new workplace vaccine requirements
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Letter: Local Advocacy With National Significance
NAHB is working to create a positive business environment for members and to provide more affordable housing for Americans
NAHB
Court Rules All NAHB Members Eligible for PPP Loan Forgiveness
NAHB Policy Briefing | A court challenge resulted in a ruling that eligibility requirements were wrongly applied to PPP loans for home builders; top markets for single-family and multifamily construction permits
Government + Policy
Potential Cuts to Housing Aid Threaten Home Building Lobbying Efforts
Why federal housing aid might be put on the chopping block.
NAHB
Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing
NAHB Policy Briefing | Urging the Biden administration to do more for affordable housing; multifamily growth in the suburbs and beyond
Government + Policy
Property Owners, Builders Push Back on Oregon’s Wildfire Plan
They worried broad restrictions would increase costs for property owners, home builders and farmers and infringe on private property rights.
Government + Policy
Democrats Pushing for Overhaul of Energy Tax Incentives
The National Association of Home Builders has released a quick read about proposed changes to energy-efficient tax credits and deductions pending in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Government + Policy
Will Home Prices Really Decline if Rates Rise?
If we are experiencing a housing bubble with prices rising like crazy because of low interest rates, couldn’t the Fed sell all of its mortgage-backed securities?
Government + Policy
What the Vaccine Mandate Means for Home Builders
The extension of strong federal workforce rules to contractors could be problematic down the road, as much of the home building industry is run on contracted relationships.
Financials
Millions of Renters Left Waiting as Aid Disbursement Lags
CNBC says the $45 billion in rent aid has been “bafflingly slow” to reach Americans, leaving more than 6 million households behind on payments.…
