NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- NAHB Invests $190,000 to Advance Local Pro-Housing Policies February 27, 2026NAHB's State and Local Government Affairs Committee recently approved $190,000 through the State and Local Issues Fund (SLIF) to help HBAs overcome barriers to housing affordability.
- 5 Simple Steps to Save Lives During Ladder Safety Month February 27, 2026March is Ladder Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign presented by the American Ladder Institute (ALI) and sponsored by NAHB.
- Home Owners Feel Stuck, Opt to Remodel Rather than Relocate February 26, 2026A major force behind America’s housing affordability challenge isn’t just a market issue — it’s largely a mobility issue. American households are relocating at a record-low rate.
- 2026 National Housing Center Award Recipients Announced February 26, 2026The National Housing Center Board of Governors has announced the recipients of the 2026 National Housing Center Awards. The induction and award ceremonies will take place during the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C.
- House Approves NAHB-Supported Energy Codes Bill February 25, 2026The House today approved the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, NAHB-supported legislation that would repeal burdensome provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, including a provision that provides states $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Is the Decline in Young Adult-Led Households a Cyclical Slip or the New Normal? February 25, 2026The headship rates among young adults — the share of adults ages 25-34 heading their own households — declined in 2024 to 43.7% after a post-pandemic jump. Are cyclical factors causing household rates to fluctuate, or is the data pointing to a new long-term trend?
- NAHB Legal Action Fund Awards $125,000 in Legal Support at IBS February 25, 2026At its recent meeting at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, the NAHB Legal Action Committee reviewed requests for Legal Action Fund assistance and recommended a total of $125,000 in legal grants which was approved by the NAHB Board of Directors.
- New Data Show Housing Affordability Concerns Across the U.S. February 24, 2026In 39 states and D.C., over 65% of households are priced out of the median-priced new home market.
- Falling Mortgage Rates Make Homeownership Possible for Millions of Households February 24, 2026The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to around 6% last week, the lowest rate borrowers have seen in close to three years. Borrowers will not only enjoy lower monthly payments at that rate, but it also makes homeownership possible for millions more.
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – But Uncertainty Persists February 23, 2026The Supreme Court on Feb. 20 ruled that President Trump’s attempts to use emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was not valid. But Trump still has wide latitude in setting tariff policy and announced a new global tariff of 15%. American consumers and businesses are unsure how any new tariffs will […]
- NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards Highlight Top Design Trends for 2026 February 23, 2026NAHB received nearly 650 application submissions for the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards, sponsored by Smeg. The winners—66 Gold winners who took home top honors and 159 Silver winners—were announced last week at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
- How Students are Turning Classrooms into Residential Construction Launchpads February 23, 2026From showcase homes to hands-on jobsite shadowing, high school students are taking more immersive pathways toward potential careers in construction.
- Cooling Prices, Leaner Inventory Shape 2025 Housing Market February 20, 2026New home sales closed out 2025 on a mixed yet resilient note, pointing to steady underlying demand even as affordability pressures and limited supply continued to weigh on the market.
- NAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ Show February 20, 2026The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 13th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of the show.
- How Land Developers are Leveraging AI to Move Faster February 20, 2026AI is helping today's leading land development teams operate differently. By connecting data across ownership, zoning, infrastructure, and development activity, AI can surface early signals of opportunity and support faster, more informed go/no-go decisions
- Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Supreme Court’s IEEPA Ruling February 20, 2026Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued a statement after the Supreme Court issued its verdict curtailing the power of President Trump to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- 2026 Builders’ Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand for Home Building February 19, 2026Nearly 75,000 registrants filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 17-19.
- NAHB Announces 2025 Best in American Living Awards Winners February 19, 2026The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando. The awards are sponsored by Smeg.
- NAHB Honors the Industry’s Top Achievements at The Nationals February 19, 2026The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored top achievements in residential real estate sales, marketing, individual achievement and global excellence at The Nationals℠ Awards Gala (sponsored by Chase) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Awards were also presented for the 55+ housing, NAHB Honors and Global Innovation award categories.
- Impact of Affordability Challenges and Demographic Shifts on Housing Trends in 2026 February 18, 2026Housing affordability has declined significantly in recent years. The deterioration in price-to-income ratio has been a key factor, as home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has risen only 24%. This has notably decreased the share of first-time home buyers in the market, which dropped to 21% in 2025 from 44% […]