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Government + Policy

As Presidential Election Looms, First-Time Homebuyers Hold Off

Prospective homebuyers are waiting to see if housing policies will change following the November election

More stringent energy codes demand a tighter, better insulated building envelope.

NAHB

NAHB Pushes Back on Federalization of Energy Codes

NAHB Policy Briefing: Why imposing the 2021 IECC as the de facto national energy standard for new construction is a bad idea; single-family permits rise

Democrats' blue donkey and Republicans' red elephant go head to head over housing

Government + Policy

2024 Election: Housing Takes Center Stage

Here’s how each political party is proposing to tackle housing affordability, supply, regulation, and workforce development if elected in November

Government + Policy

The State of the Housing Market Prior to the Presidential Election

Many voters are concerned with how the election will affect the housing market, but what does it look like now?

Planning + Development

Reframing the Issue of Development in Floodplains

Although two states are defying the trend, many locales have already moved to restrict development in areas prone to flooding

Homes built along the waterfront in Florida

Government + Policy

As Election Nears, Democrats and Republicans Turn Their Focus to Housing

Both Republican and Democratic parties are focusing on affordability. But what do their policies look like?

Voters cast their ballots at voting booths.

Demographics

Can State Regulations Help Seniors Age More Comfortably at Home?

State governments are trying to meet the housing needs of aging populations. These are the areas they’re prioritizing

An elderly woman stands at the front door of her home

Planning + Development

Despite the Ongoing Housing Shortage, New Zoning Laws Continue to Receive Backlash

As state and local jurisdictions pass laws to encourage housing production, some NIMBY groups are pushing back

An affluent neighborhood primarily made up of single-family homes

Government + Policy

DOE Announces Funding for Communities Adopting Energy-Efficient Building Codes

Approximately $240 million in funding will be given to 19 state and local governments working to reduce their impact on climate change and promote better building practices

A new home with solar panels on the roof

Government + Policy

HUD Announces $100M in Funding for Program Aimed at Boosting Housing Production

The program is intended to reduce barriers to housing development and make homes more affordable

A residential community under construction

Land Planning

How Zoning Impacts Housing Development

Amid the ongoing housing shortage, an online tool shows how zoning and land-use codes play a part in new-home development

Government + Policy

Data Show Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Clean Energy Upgrades

A report from the Treasury Department details how households are taking advantage of tax incentives offered through the IRA

Government + Policy

State and City Governments Implement New Programs to Help Gen-Z Homebuyers

High costs have made younger generations reconsider homeownership, but these programs aim to change that

Gen Z woman smiling and holding up house key

Market Data + Trends

Majority of Americans Say the Upcoming Election Plays a Part in When They Will Buy a Home

Of those surveyed, veterans are more likely to purchase a home prior to the election, while civilians are more likely to wait out the results of the election

As Presidential Election Looms, First-Time Homebuyers Hold Off

NAHB Pushes Back on Federalization of Energy Codes

2024 Election: Housing Takes Center Stage

The State of the Housing Market Prior to the Presidential Election

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features