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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB encourages policymakers to focus on incentives for local governments to embrace new housing developments, including affordable low-income and workforce housing
NAHB Leadership Predicts Lumber Price, New Administration Effects on Housing
The National Association of Home Builders’ Chief Economist Robert Dietz sits down with leadership…
Here Are the Housing Provisions in the $900-Billion Relief Package
The National Association of Home Builders highlights key elements pertaining to the housing market in its Eye on Housing blog.
What the Biden-Harris Administration Can Do to Tackle Housing Affordability
As the bright spot of the economy, the housing market has provided a much needed boost but there…
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Government + Policy
5 Industry Issues the Election Could Shape
There are several pressing issues affecting the homebuilding industry right now, from labor force to the cost to build, and material shortages.
Government + Policy
Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election
Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention
Government + Policy
Upcoming Election Adds to Buyer, Seller Concerns
As if the pandemic is not stressful enough, some homebuyers and sellers are now concerned about the presidential election affecting their buying or
Codes + Standards
How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)
HUD Secretary Discusses Government Actions to Address Housing Issues
HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the agency's actions to address affordable housing and easing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners
Government + Policy
Is There a Connection Between Political Party and Housing Market Activity?
To see if there are connections between political party and housing market activity, Redfin categorized US counties as blue, red, or swing then com
Building Materials
NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builder Concerns
Softwood lumber prices are currently skyrocketing. NAHB is taking steps to try to minimize the effect on builders
Leadership
Lennon, Lincoln, and Leadership
Strange days indeed. A reflection on U.S. history, leadership, and the unprecedented challenges we face today
Fireplace
Have a Hearth, Just Make Sure It’s EPA Certified
For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements
Trade Contractors
Virginia Makes General Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Employee Wages
A new Virginia law has made general contractors of large projects liable for the wages of subcontractors’ employees.
