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.
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.
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?
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.
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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.…
Government + Policy
Could the Skilled Labor Gap Set Back Biden's Infrastructure Plan?
With President Biden’s infrastructure bill moving through Congress, some construction companies fear they won’t have enough labor to work on the…
Government + Policy
White House Unveils Plan for 100,000 Affordable Homes
The plan will cover rural and urban housing projects, with a focus on aiding communities of color, where home ownership rates have lagged historically.
Construction
Minnesota Contractors Argue Against Testing, Vaccination Mandates
The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, along with other construction trade groups, took a stance against the state’s mandatory COVID-19…
Market Data + Trends
New Federal Reserve Study Seeks Answers for Housing Inventory Decline
A new study by the Federal Reserve sought to discover how much the drop in inventory contributed to rising home prices. The Fed analyzed data from…
Government + Policy
Senate Reinstates Water and Sewer Exemption in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The National Association of Home Builders sought to restore an exemption for water and sewer contributions in aid of construction in the Senate…
Economics
Fed Says Economy's Recovery Continues, Not Strong Enough for Rate Talk
The Federal Reserve said it is nowhere near considering a rate hike as the economy continues its strong recovery despite growing concerns over the…
Economics
Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet
The National Association of Home Builders expects the Federal Reserve to announce a tapering of bond purchases before the end of 2021, but the…
Economics
What the Federal Reserve Chair Says About Current Inflation Rates
Inflation is “notably” up, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, but he notes it’s only a temporary spike. Powell told House…
Energy Efficiency
The Debate for Energy’s Future: How Either Result Could Impact Homes
Energy’s future lies in two camps: those who support more localized, smaller systems and those who want widespread power lines carrying energy…
