Economics Home Prices See Largest Gain in 15 Years, Some Blame the Federal Reserve Home prices are continuing on an upward trend, reaching an 11.2% year-over-year gain in January, the highest annual gain in almost 15 years....
Construction Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce A rule affecting lawful immigration and affordable housing, known as the “Public Charge Rule,” has been rescinded by the Biden...
Government + Policy This House-Approved Bill Could Reclassify Independent Contractors Home builders and subcontractors go hand in hand. Independent contractors and subcontractors offer expertise and much-needed labor—workers...
Government + Policy Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 successfully passed through the House on March 18, bringing more than 100,000 construction workers closer...
Government + Policy Biden's First-Time Buyer Tax Credit Could Help Millions of Renters Reach Homeownership President Joe Biden’s proposed $15,000 tax credit for first-time buyers would make homeownership affordable for 9.3 million, or 27.4%, of...
Coronavirus Resources and Information New HUD Secretary Promises to Focus on the Pandemic Housing Crisis Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development last night. She...
NAHB NAHB Chairman's Letter: Finding Common Ground At the National Association of Home Builders, we are not Republicans or Democrats, we’re Housers
Housing Policy + Finance How the Biden Administration Might Affect the Luxury Housing Market Politics can have both an indirect and direct impact on the housing market, and with promises to make big changes to the country’s economy,...
Building Materials Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum As lumber prices continue to rise, home builders look for short- and long-term solutions to keep construction (and the economy) moving
Affordability Stimulus Expands Financing for Affordable Housing NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit will make more types of properties financially feasible and will significantly increase production