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Codes + Standards

How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)

Affordability

HUD Secretary Discusses Government Actions to Address Housing Issues

HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the agency's actions to address affordable housing and easing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners

HUD Secretary Ben Carson talks with the NAHB via Zoom about housing issues

Government + Policy

Is There a Connection Between Political Party and Housing Market Activity?

To see if there are connections between political party and housing market activity, Redfin categorized US counties as blue, red, or swing...

Building Materials

NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builder Concerns

Softwood lumber prices are currently skyrocketing. NAHB is taking steps to try to minimize the effect on builders

Leadership

Lennon, Lincoln, and Leadership

Strange days indeed. A reflection on U.S. history, leadership, and the unprecedented challenges we face today

statue of Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest leaders of the United States

Fireplace

Have a Hearth, Just Make Sure It’s EPA Certified

For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements

Gyrofocus suspended wood-burning outdoor fireplace by Focus Fires

Trade Contractors

Virginia Makes General Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Employee Wages

A new Virginia law has made general contractors of large projects liable for the wages of subcontractors’ employees. The statute’s main...

Government + Policy

A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State’s Divide in Energy Policy

Kansas City and St. Louis may be in the same state, but the two Missouri cities couldn’t be further apart when it comes to energy policy....

Coronavirus Resources and Information

NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB offers policy proposals to help the housing industry lead the nation out of the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic / Survey results show builder response to COVID-19

Government + Policy

Dept. of Energy Revises Approved Software for Federal Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes

The U.S. Department of Energy has revised standards for approving software programs to calculate compliance to the federal tax credit for...

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