Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
NAHB: Working to Build a Stronger Housing Industry
NAHB Chairman's Message: 2024 promises to be a great year in which NAHB will continue its advocacy efforts and work to both strengthen the home building industry and deliver more affordable homes for Americans
Single-Family Permits Show Increase in February
Year-to-date ending in February, single-family permits were up in all four regions of the U.S.
Navigating Flood-Resilience Standards Without Compromising Affordability
NAHB Policy Briefing: Flood-resilience standards; townhouse market share data
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home
A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors
Construction
Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Market Data + Trends
Exurban Areas Saw Most Growth in New Construction During Q3
NAHB's latest Home Building Geography Index shows exurban areas had the largest increase in market share for both single-family and multifamily construction
Business Management
A Broken Housing System Hurts American Families
NAHB Chairman's Message: In a challenging business environment for home builders, and with higher housing costs for families, the National Association of Home Builders is working to help home builders better meet the nation's housing needs
NAHB
NAHB CEO and President Jim Tobin's 2024 Housing Outlook
From affordability to homebuyer trends, Tobin offer insights into the future of the housing market
Build to Rent
Single-Family Build-to-Rent Construction Levels Off
Despite the flat readings for Q3 2022, NAHB anticipates the SFBTR market will expand in coming quarters as a result of mortgage interest rates remaining high
Builders
Builder Sentiment Is Still Down in November, but Forecast Indicates Improving Conditions
Mortgage rates approaching 8% earlier in November did little to boost builder confidence, but recent macroeconomic data indicate conditions could improve in the coming months
NAHB
NAHB Careers in Construction Month Inspires Students to Pursue Skilled Trades
During October, a number of building associations and National Association of Home Builders members across the country joined in the effort to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in the skilled trades
Education + Training
NAHB Joins ‘The Big Build’ Event to Inspire Construction Careers
'The Big Build' event in Washington, D.C., provided hands-on building activities and educational resources for thousands of kids in an effort to drive interest in skilled trades careers
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
NAHB
All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS
NAHB Chairman's Message: Showcasing the best in residential construction, the 2024 International Builders' Show will offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and socialize in Vegas in February
