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NAHB Commends Trump Memorandum on Housing Finance Reform
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today commended President Trump for putting housing finance reform at the top of the national agenda and signing a memorandum directing relevant agencies to develop a plan that will help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership
February Housing Starts Down After Single-Family Surge in January
Total housing starts fell 8.7 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.16 million units from an upwardly revised reading in January, according to a report from the U.S. Housing
Crapo’s Housing Finance Reform Plan Moves the Debate Forward
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today commended Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo for developing his housing finance reform proposal and believes it will serve
Darylene Dennon Named 2019 NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Chair
Darylene Dennon, chief executive officer and owner of Solid Energy Inc. in Woodinville, Wash., was recently sworn in as the 2019 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in March
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady at 62 in March, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
January New Home Sales Demonstrate Demand for Affordable Homes
The January new home sales report from the government indicates an increasing demand for homes sold in an affordable price range. In January 2019, 66 percent of new single-family home sales were priced between $200,000
Housing Starts Rebound in January
Total housing starts rose 18.6 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.23 million units from a downwardly revised reading in December, according
New Home Sales End the Year Up 1.5 Percent
Sales of newly built, single-family homes posted a yearly gain of 1.5 percent in 2018, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Maryland Remodeler Tim Ellis Installed as 2019 NAHB Remodelers Chair
Remodeler Tim Ellis, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMR, Master CGP, of Bel Air, Md., was installed as the 2019 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers
2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show Draws Largest Crowd in 10 Years
More than 67,000 home building professionals from around the world filled the exhibit halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center as The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
House Hearing Highlights Need to Resolve Trade Disputes
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after today’s House and Ways Means Committee hearing on U.S.-China
Housing Starts Down 11.2 Percent in December; Post Yearly Gain
Housing starts fell 11.2 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.08 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Honors Woman of the Year
The Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has recognized Betsy Sheppard, CEO and president of Gilbert & Sheppard Group LLC
Six Leaders Named ‘Ones to Watch’ at International Builders’ Show
Six young building industry professionals were honored today as “Ones to Watch” at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Honors Three Outstanding Members
The Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has recognized three individuals for their contributions to the organization and to
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Product Winners at 2019 International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winning products in its seventh annual Best of IBS Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas.
HUD Secretary Pledges to Work with Builders to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dr. Ben Carson today discussed how the government and home builders can work together to tackle the nation’s affordability crisis in an address to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Board of Directors during its
NAHB Names Four Global Innovation Award Winners
The Hillside Software Inc. Augmented Reality Home Planner, Invent Dev Inc. Virtual Model Homes, Mbrico Tile Decks and Roofs and the Mitsubishi Electric MLZ One-Way Ceiling Cassette are the four winners
Best in American Living Awards™ Program Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Best in American Living Awards™ (BALA) program inducted its sixth class into the BALA Hall of Fame during the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The Hall of Fame awards
Multifamily Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National
