Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level
Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in the Utah's passage of a new bill that establishes a statewide modular construction program
Biden's Proposed Fixes for Housing Affordability
In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several actions to improve housing affordability and supply
NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes
NAHB Policy Briefing: Advocacy efforts by the National Association of Home Builders are making a difference; analysis of 2021 American Housing Survey data
Democratic Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates in 2024
A group of Democratic senators is urging the Fed to do more and better on interest rates to ease the burden on American households struggling to afford housing
Several Provisions of Proposed $78B Tax Package Should Interest Home Builders
The bipartisan bill includes tax breaks for businesses, but with the 2023 tax filing season due to start on Jan. 29, it remains to be seen whether the bill will pass in time
The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development
Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. The key? New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction
Government + Policy
White House Announces Initiatives to Boost Homeownership
The federal government recently announced a series of new housing policies aimed at creating more affordable pathways to homeownership
Business Management
WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
Housing Policy + Finance
HUD Allocates $212M to Build Affordable Housing for Disabled Americans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $212 million to boost affordable housing for Americans with disabilities
Housing Policy + Finance
Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates
Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market
Energy Efficiency
IRS Offers Updated Guidance on Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes
The 45L tax credit incorporates certain energy-saving requirements from the Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Home programs to determine the tax credit amount
Government + Policy
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Housing Market
A federal government shutdown could have a small but noticeable impact on the U.S. housing market, particularly in the D.C. metro area
Government + Policy
Lapse in National Flood Insurance Program Looms
If the program is allowed to expire on Sept. 30, both the mortgage industry and housing will feel the repercussions
Housing Policy + Finance
The Fed Presses Pause, but Experts Issue a Hawkish Warning
The Federal Reserve maintained its federal funds rate in September, but experts warn the pause will be temporary
Government + Policy
Biden Administration Offers a Blueprint for Renter Protections
The federal government is stepping in to offer guidance on types of protections renters need and how to achieve them
Housing Policy + Finance
HUD Releases Additional Rental Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing new aid to help low-income families keep up with rising rents
