What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really
There are a range of ideas out there for addressing the housing affordability crisis. And while offering more housing choices is great, which of those are truly solutions to affordability?
Happiness and 'The Bear'
Can happiness be the core strategy of a home building business? It can ... and it probably should be
Young, Old, and Gold
The September/October issue of Pro Builder magazine is my favorite among the “kids” we’ve delivered so far this year
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
So You Want to Be a Disrupter in Housing?
What does it mean—and look like—to be a true disrupter shaking up an industry stuck in its ways and resistant to change?
The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
Women in Construction
The Construction Industry's Gender Gap
The numbers show that our industry is making some strides toward equality, but we still have a long way to go
Affordability
Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Reshaping Public Policy
A look at how restrictive public policies are limiting developers' ability to bring new, affordable apartment homes to market
National Housing Quality Award
On Going for the Gold: Why Home Builders Enter the NHQA
Who doesn’t want to play for a world championship team? The National Housing Quality Awards program marks its 27th anniversary this year
Opinion
Talk About a Recession
If you’re worried that we are talking ourselves into a recession, I urge you to step back and consider history
It's Time for Congress to Act on Finance Reform
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction.
Planning + Development
Evaluating Risks and Cost Before Buying Land
Finding the right building site with no issues can be trick; that's where scrubbing the lot could help
For Homebuyers, Size Matters
The industry has left a sizable, and growing, group of house hunters in the cold
Opinion
Great Design for All
The 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards provide ample evidence that great design can be realized in all types of housing at any price point in any market
Best Practices
Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Jobsite
Want to know the easiest way for a builder to save money when building a new home?
NAHB
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in the Home Building Industry
Opioids are a serious problem for the construction industry. The NAHB lays out a plan to help address the problem. Also: housing market data in charts