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NAHB
NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023
NAHB Chairman's Message: Jerry Konter reflects on the past year's challenges and achievements and what lies ahead for the housing industry in the coming year
Business Management
Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense
Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now
Purchasing
Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language
Your ability to recognize nonverbal cues at the negotiating table can mean the difference between a bad deal and a successful outcome in a sales negotiation
Sales + Marketing
Where to Go When the Housing Market Gets S.L.O.W.
There are two paths you can take in a changing new-home sales market, but only one of them will help you succeed during a slowdown
Quality Matters
5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues
It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards
House Review
Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners
A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone
Q+A
Introducing Modular Construction to a New Labor Force
Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that
New-Home Sales
Debunking the Myths—Why Buying a New-Construction House May Be a Better Alternative
First-time buyers have traditionally strayed from new-construction homes in favor of more affordable existing houses, but buying new also offers a number of can't-miss benefits
Financing
How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go in 2023?
After soaring to a peak 7% in 2022, interest rates are expected to fall by more than a percentage point in 2023, but for a number of priced-out buyers, a slight increase in housing affordability won't be enough
Affordability
Seasonality May Not Be the Driving Force of Recent Rent Drops
The national median rent fell swiftly in December 2022, outpacing the seasonal norm and setting the stage for a more substantial slowdown in the year ahead