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WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has extended its submission deadline for the 2013 Best in American Living Awards (BALA). Submissions will now be accepted through Sept. 30, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Sept. 17, 2013, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is sponsoring Building a Better Future: America’s Housing at a Crossroads, a series of in-depth discussions at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A total of 291 metropolitan areas across the country now qualify as improving housing markets, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for September, released today. This reflects a gain of 44 markets from August and marks the index’s highest level since it was initiated two years ago.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery, according to the latest survey on the topic conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tracie Dollarhide, a new home sales agent with Jeff Benton Homes in Huntsville, Ala., recently became the 25,000th graduate of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) program. The CSP program offers sales professionals a broad understanding of the new home building business, an overview of consumer psychology and proven advanced sales techniques used by real estate veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Production of apartments and condominiums gained momentum in the second quarter of 2013, according to the latest Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The index increased nine points to 61, which is the highest reading since its inception in 2003.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A coalition of construction industry groups is concerned about a proposed rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that’s intended to protect workers from inhaling dust containing silica, created by activities such as cutting brick or block, and sawing, grinding or drilling concrete

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- National Association of Home Builders Chairman Rick Judson released the following statement regarding the FDIC’s release of the re-proposed credit risk retention rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is now accepting submissions for its 2014 NAHBGreen Awards. Each year, NAHB recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for excellence in residential green design and construction practices and for green building program and advocacy efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes declined 13.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 394,000 units in July as higher mortgage rates prompted a temporary pause in buying activity, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Before now, building professionals experienced building science education offered by the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in separate venues and events. Beginning next month, industry professionals will have access to top education opportunities from both organizationsin one location during the Excellence in Building Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing starts rose 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 896,000 units in July as multifamily construction rebounded from a dip in the previous month, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile, single-family construction recorded a modest decline from a rate that was upwardly revised for the previous month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose three points to 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for August, released today. This fourth consecutive monthly gain brings the index to its highest level in nearly eight years

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing affordability slipped several notches as recovering markets witnessed significant firming of home prices in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), released today

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed strong continued improvement in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The index increased 24 points to a level of 53, which is the highest second-quarter number since the inception of the index in 2008 and the seventh consecutive quarter of year over year improvements.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council is now accepting applications for the 2014 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, which honor excellence in building, design, marketing and lifestyle of housing for boomers and beyond. A panel of industry professionals will judge entries in a total of 45 award categories, including “Best 50+ Detached Home,” “Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community,” “Best 50+ Recognition of Sustainable Features,” “Best 50+ Online Marketing Strategy” and “Best 50+ Lifestyle Program,” among others

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A total of 247 metropolitan areas across 49 states and the District of Columbia qualified for inclusion on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for August, released today. While this is eight metros shy of the number listed on the IMI in July, it is approximately three times the number of metros that qualified for the list in August of 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Charlotte, N.C., today issued the following statement on President Obama’s housing speech in Phoenix:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Members of the Building Systems Council (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are celebrating National Building Systems Week, which runs Aug. 4 – 10, by offering model home tours, demonstrations and much more. This week-long national event aims to educate consumers on the differences between system-built homes versus traditional stick built and provide them with the information they need when planning for a new home.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that it will work with lawmakers to make changes to the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners (PATH) Act legislative proposal to ensure that it provides the federal support necessary to maintain a strong and liquid housing finance system<