Market Data + Trends Mortgage Applications Are Increasing, but First-Time Buyers Aren’t Behind the Surge Why many first-time buyers are sticking to the sidelines despite low mortgage rates
Brick / Masonry / Concrete Lessons in Concrete: From Bubbles to Sand Mix Concrete comes in as wide a variety of products as it has applications—there's a lot to know, which means there's potentially a lot you don't know
NAHB Maximize Your IBS Experience With These Planning Tips Tips for before, during, and after the show
NAHB Education Gives You a Leg Up on the Competition A rundown of the different types of education sessions on offer at the 2022 International Builders’ Show
Education + Training 'Project Superintendent' Training Program Aims to Help Home Builders Pass Inspections The Orange County Division of Building Safety announces its construction safety program
Housing Policy + Finance New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed
Regional Builders Booming Boise Market Attracts National Builders How one LA builder is working to meet local demand
Market Data + Trends Millennials Blame Boomers for Lack of Starter Homes A nationwide housing shortage is sparking a generational debate
Housing Markets Buyer Demand Remains High Into the Winter as Investors Stir Up Competition Why some buyers are making a market comeback at the end of the year
Financials Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant After a major decline in refinance activity with high mortgage rates, a new COVID-19 variant could cause a swift reversal
