St. Paul to Receive 1,000 Energy-Efficient, Affordable Housing Units
A new housing development on the site of a former golf course is bringing 1,000 affordable, energy-efficient units to St. Paul, Minn.
How Elevated Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Housing Starts
While home builder confidence fell to a five-month low in September, persistent buyer demand could accelerate new-home construction in the months ahead
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care to Receive Affordable Housing
Two development teams are vying to build affordable housing in Madison, Wis., that includes units set aside for youth aging out of the foster care system
Amid Historically Low Existing-Home Inventories, Homebuyers Look Elsewhere
As existing housing inventory dwindles amidst a widespread affordability crisis, new construction makes up nearly half of all single-family homes in the for-sale market
US Markets With the Biggest Increases in Single-Family Construction
It turns out that new single-family construction is concentrated in areas with the highest population densities and lowest homeownership rates
A Lack of Housing Inventory Spells Opportunity for Home Builders
Home builders are exceeding 2023 expectations as a growing number of buyers turn to new construction rather than competing for the meager supply of existing homes
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New-Home Sales
New Builds Make Up One-Third of Total Market Share
Newly built homes accounted for more than a third of all single-family homes for sale in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2023
New-Home Sales
Findings From NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August
Home builder confidence may have seen a dip in August, but demand for new-home construction is on the rise
Design
From Infill Lot to Urban Oasis: Home Design That Maximizes a Compact Site
Elevated creativity makes the most of a tiny tree-filled lot to create a light-filled, modern farmhouse in this award-winning design in Austin
Manufacturers + Suppliers
Roofing Manufacturer Partners With Architecture Students for Annual Design-Build Project
Roofing manufacturer S-5! recently teamed up with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design for its student-led annual design-build project
Land Planning
Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes
A new Habitat for Humanity project in Helena, Mont., aims to deliver 1,000 affordable housing units and outdoor community amenities
Education + Training
Massachusetts Students Are Learning About the Skilled Trades by Building Homes
Student Builders Inc. is giving high school students construction experience through hands-on building projects in their local community
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Offers Enforcement Update
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: OSHA enforcement update; May data and trends for housing units under construction
New-Construction Projects
Up to 500 Affordable Housing Units Are Coming to Michigan With the Help of Federal Funding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an additional $13 million in federal funding for the development and rehabilitation of 500 affordable housing units across the state of Michigan
Build to Rent
Rent Growth Is Slowing Where Fresh Supply Meets Stable Demand
For the past several years, a supply-and-demand imbalance in the rental market has pushed prices to new highs, but a number of markets are now returning to pre-pandemic norms
New-Construction Projects
Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground in Sacramento
Construction is underway for a Sacramento affordable housing complex designated for residents making between 30% and 60% of the area's median income
